Clare HickmanIn 1833 a UK Government Select Committee formed to look at the idea of 'Public Walks'. In this new post I’ve taken the long view of what they were, why they were considered important for public health & how they relate to today’s RoW #FestiveFootsteps #envhist #hstm #parks @histodons @histstm
Public walks — In All Our Footsteps
The concept of a ‘Public Walk’ as a particular urban feature which emerged in the late eighteenth century has an interesting background that intersects with the histories of public health and leisure – two key concerns which still impact our thinking on rights of way today.