Don't be afraid. Lock the doors. Turn out the lights and climb into bed. It's time for

a real building. Dead time. Stories. Parks can range from compact urban spaces to sprawling green

expanses with playgrounds and sports facilities. Each park has a different personality, but all are

usually safe, enjoyable and well maintained. Whether looking for some personal space,

place to play, socialize or just take a walk. A park is the perfect location.

Some parks though may have a little more than grass and playgrounds, such as the case of today's

topic. The Green Park in London, England.

The Green Park, which lies between Hyde Park and St. James Park, has a more subdued atmosphere

than its often busier neighbors, and this tranquil place offers a peaceful refuge from the city.

It's ghosts that seem to have faded away now, but not so long ago, there were many tales of

supernatural beings haunting these grounds. The first record of the park comes from 1554,

and it was enclosed by Charles II, a little more than a century later.

Originally called Upper St. James Park, it had by 1746 became known as the Green Park.

In years gone by, doles were occasionally fought here, and as with Hyde Park,

there is a tale that the ghostly echo of one such fight can still be heard.

On 11th of January, 1696, the chill air reverberated to the ring of clashing sword blades

as Sir Henry Coat fought with Robert Bowel Filding, a notorious rake and the lover of the

Duchess of Cleveland. The duel was fought in the vicinity of the Duchess's residence,

Bridgewater House at the western end of Cleveland Row. At its climax,

Sir Henry was run through with the blade, although not fatally.

Each year it dawned on the anniversary of the duel. The sounds of the struggle are supposedly

replayed, drifting on the winter mist across the damp icy grass, but perhaps this ghostly

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