Clissold Park has a rich history, from its origins as a private estate to the campaign that saved it from development and its opening as a public park in 1889.
Researching, sharing and helping preserve that history is an important part of CPUG’s work. Explore the story of the park, discover the people and events that shaped it, and find out how we are helping to keep its heritage alive.
Follow the story of Clissold Park from an eighteenth-century private estate to the public park we know today, including its creation in 1889 and major restoration in the twenty-first century.
Discover the remarkable campaign by local people in the 1880s that prevented the Clissold estate from being built on and secured it as a public park for future generations.
Find out how CPUG researches, shares and helps preserve the park’s heritage, from restoring the Beck and Runtz Memorial Fountain to commemorating Joseph Beck and bringing historical images back into the park.
Discover the story of the long campaign to restore Clissold House and the park, CPUG’s role in securing its future, and the major restoration project completed in 2011–12.
Explore individual stories about the people, places, features and events that form part of Clissold Park’s history, from well-known visitors to lesser-known episodes from the park’s past.
History enquiries and contributions
Do you have a question about the history of Clissold Park, or historical photographs, documents, memories or other material you would like to share?
You can contact CPUG about park history, research and historical material. We also welcome enquiries from researchers, journalists and others interested in the history of the park.