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Who has information about Hyde Park in London, and the reasons for its name and fame?
The largest park in London is famous for its lecture corner.

Hyde Park is the most famous and largest park in the city, located on the west side of Buckingham Palace, separated by a wall, covering an area of more than 25O hectares. The park was first opened to the public in the late16th century.

Hyde Park is adjacent to Kensington Park in the west and Green Park in the east, forming a luxurious green space in London. There is a snake lake next to Kensington Park, and the snake gallery next to it is very popular. Hyde Park has a marble Arc de Triomphe in the northeast corner and Wellington Arch in the southeast corner, but the most famous one is the lecture corner here. As a historical symbol of British democracy, citizens can speak here on any topic related to the national economy and people's livelihood. This tradition has continued to this day.

Historically, it used to be the deer farm of the king of England, and later it became a place for horse racing and horse racing. There is also the famous Royal Post Road in the park, with towering trees on both sides of the road. The whole avenue is like a green "tunnel", and many riders often ride horses here. There are forests, rivers, grasslands and green fields in the park, which are quiet and leisurely. There is also a monument built by Queen Victoria for her husband Prince Albert. Every summer is the busiest season in Hyde Park, where an activity called "Seatless Concert" is often held. There are no seats in the venue, and the audience can listen to the band while walking and dance to the beat of the music. Whenever there is a concert, Hyde Park simply becomes an ocean of music.

Princess Diana Memorial Fountain is built in the center of Hyde Park. Seven years after Princess Diana's death, a memorial fountain costing 3 million pounds was finally built. On July 6 this year, this memorial fountain will hold a formal opening ceremony. The project took only two years from design to construction.

In order to reflect the different aspects of Princess Diana's life, the water in the west slope fountain is slow, while the water in the east fountain is jumping and rushing. The water in the two canals finally collected in a calm pond.

In addition, there is a famous Albert Monument in the south of Kensington Park. Albert's statue was wrapped in gold foil and stood out in the weekend sun.

There are four groups of statues on both sides of the square base of the statue. Representing Asia, Africa, Europe and America respectively. Describe British rule or influence in these areas. But at that time Britain had colonies all over the world. Each group of statues has unique local animals and men and women wearing local national costumes. Asia is an elephant, including China people (hair style of Qing Dynasty), Indians and Middle Easterners. America is yak and Indian. Africa is a lion and an Egyptian, as well as other nations and tribes in Africa.