As we did our grand tour of the city of London during the second day, there was so many beautiful sites to see, but the one place that was very special to me was the Princess Diana Memorial at Hyde Park. After a long walk through the city of London, having the Princess Diana Memorial as the last place to visit during our walk was like having a cold glass of water after a great workout. It was such a peaceful moment just to seat down and admire the landscape and the design of the fountain as water flows from two high points giving you the feeling of cascades, after a long day of being in the city. The fresh air, the sunset, and the people just enjoying the view made it all feel so enjoyable and relaxing. As far as the design of the fountain, I noticed that the water swirls and bubbles before meeting at the end in a calm pool with the engraving of Princess Diana’s name alongside the back of the fountain. I also enjoyed the view it gives you facing towards the serpentine river. This memorial really symbolizes Diana’s power and vulnerability with the incorporation of 3 small bridges that gives you access to the center of the oval fountain. I felt all the bridges gave a sense of interaction so visitors can connect or have a more personal contact with the landscape; something that Princess Diana did as she interacted in such an incredible way with the people of England and all around the world. Truly an incredible memorial that represents Princess Diana’s life!
View of the landscape around (the fountain becomes the thin line)
The pool at the bottom of the fountain with the name of Princess Diana engraved in the back
View to Serpentine river from princess Diana memorial
I glad to heard that you enjoy the time in the Princess Diana Memorial at Hyde Park, and I quite agree about the connection with visitors and Princess Diana. Actually, the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain is one of my faverio parks. Beside the three small bridges, I thought the nature curve in the fountaion also is a very important element of connecting the people and princess Diana. Because of the clever use of terrain and the curve design, It makes the water flow naturally. The comfortable environment is accompanied by the sound of running water, which attracts a large number of tourists. It seems the life of Diana who has a strong relationship with people.
Hey Loraine! I also really enjoyed the Princess Diana Memorial in Hyde Park! I really like your comment about how the memorial is “like having a cold glass of water after a great workout” and I completely agree! It was such a serene and relaxing area within the city and it was a great component of our big walking day. I thought the movements of the water were really intriguing and added a sense of peacefulness to the site. I agree that the memorial reflects Princess Diana very well and incorporates ideas of community interaction through both its location and the presence of bridges to reach the center of the memorial. I found the site to be really refreshing and I am so glad that we got to spend time here!