Hori’s letters reveal a warm and loving family man. When he was called up in late 1916, he left his beloved wife Bessie behind with six young children: Sonny (Hori) aged 14 and already working, Arthur ...

As an older soldier, Hori found the lack of home comforts very difficult. For much of his time in the Middle East, water was rationed to a quart (two pints) a day. This was needed for drinking and ...

When Hori was sent to mainland Europe, his first stop was Salonika in Greece. In March 1917, he writes: 'There is no population to this part of the world. I haven’t seen a civilian since I have been ...

The event was held on Thursday, November 14, at the Hyde Park Learning Centre. Royal Parks Guild Vice Chair Ruth Lin Wong Holmes led the welcome, with an introduction to the event by Matthew Pottage, ...

Entitled 'London’s Once-Tidy Green Spaces Are Going Wild, On Purpose’ the journalist investigated why visitors to London are now experiencing a wonderful mix of manicured and wilder spaces - and it’s ...

Despite his distance, Hori kept up to date with events and achievements in his children’s lives. It clearly troubled him that he was missing his children growing up. In June 1917, he told Bessie: 'I ...

This digital exhibition celebrates the life of Hori Tribe (1877-1917), an employee of The Royal Parks who was killed in action during the First World War. The exhibition uses Hori’s own words to tell ...

Discover the hidden secrets of London’s historic green spaces on a guided walking tour, a perfect addition to your list of winter things to do in London. Our monthly walking tours let you experience ...

In the run-up to New Year’s Eve, The Royal Parks and the Metropolitan Police are reminding visitors not to bring fireworks or paper lanterns to Primrose Hill and that the park is not an official ...

We are the charity that cares for the most famous collection of urban parks in the world. We provide free access to London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, to help improve everyone’s ...

Once upon a time, this park was the private playground of the nobility. Dreamed up by Queen Caroline in the 18th century, these celebrated gardens were originally part of Kensington Palace. Today, ...

Horse Guards Parade is the ceremonial parade ground in St. James's Park and is the scene of Trooping the Colour on the King's official birthday in June. Horse Guards is the building with a clock tower ...