Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens

When 18th century Londoners wanted to let down their (heavily-powdered) hair, they’d beat a path to Vauxhall’s bustling Pleasure Gardens, a park abuzz with music, fashionable chit-chat and luminaries like Pepys and Handel. Today, it’s a lovely spot for sun-bathing, and a calendar of special outdoor events pays homage to its rich history.