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rossDuring the Industrial Revolution in the early 19th century, urban parks emerged as a response to the challenges faced by factory workers in Britain. Richard Vaughan Yates, a concerned factory owner in Toxteth, Liverpool, initiated the creation of Princes Park in 1842, employing renowned gardener Joseph Paxton. This marked the beginning of Britain's first town park. Recognizing the success, the local government of Birkenhead commissioned Paxton to design another park, resulting in Birkenhead Park opening in 1847. These parks provided factory workers with nearby spaces to reconnect with nature and temporarily escape the hardships of city life. The idea spread, and by 1900, almost every major town and city in Britain had its own urban park. Architect Richard Rogers praised these parks as one of Britain's great creations, emphasizing their role in offering a reprieve from the stress of modern city life, highlighting their enduring importance.
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