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Ranelagh Gardens

British  
/ ˈrænɪlə /

plural noun

  1. Also called: Ranelagh. a public garden in Chelsea opened in 1742: a centre for members of fashionable society to meet and promenade. The gardens were closed in 1804

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Ranelagh Gardens

named after the Earl of Ranelagh , in whose grounds they were sited


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In a year when all the world was flocking to the new Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens, Mrs. Northey would be particular, and have her evening party to Vauxhall.

From Sophia A Romance by Stanley John Weyman

The most distinguished of them was perhaps Felice de Giardini, who, at the age of fourscore, produced an oratorio at Ranelagh Gardens, and even played a concerto.

From Haydn by J. Cuthbert (James Cuthbert) Hadden

Two nights ago Ranelagh Gardens were opened at Chelsea; the prince, princess, duke, much nobility, and much mob besides were there.

From Inns and Taverns of Old London by Henry C. (Henry Charles) Shelley

For complete account of the Royal Hospital and the Ranelagh Gardens adjoining, see p.

From Chelsea The Fascination of London by Sir Walter Besant

Ranelagh Gardens Are regularly improved every season, and with their various amusements, are deserving of attention.

From A Description of Modern Birmingham Whereunto Are Annexed Observations Made during an Excursion Round the Town, in the Summer of 1818, Including Warwick and Leamington by Charles Pye

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