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<p><font size="1">Camden Council will start a �1.4m refurbishment
of Russell Square, the largest public square in London on 3rd September
2001. The Square will be restored to the original 18th century Sir
Humphrey Repton design. </font></p>
<p><font size="1">Sir Humphrey (1752-1818) succeeded Lancelot "Capability"
Brown as head gardener at Hampton Court and went on to become the
leading landscape gardener and designer of his day. </font></p>
<p><font size="1">While the major overhaul is carried out, the square
will be closed to the public for six months until Spring 2002. Speaking
about the works Martin Stanton, Camden's head of parks and opens
spaces, said: "Russell Square will look superb once the work has
been completed. Because the project involves major landscaping and
excavation, we have no choice but to close the square for a temporary
period.</font></p>
<p><font size="1"> "We have tried to minimise the disruption to park
users by leaving the closure until the end of the summer and would
ask people to bear with us. Once they experience the square restored
to its former glory I am sure they will see that it has been worth
it." </font></p>
<p><font size="1">The work will include replacement of railings and
gates, a spectacular fountain in the centre of the square. Detailed
plans for the square will be displayed on notice boards at the north
and south ends of Russell Square. </font></p>
<p><font size="1">When it opens again, the square will have a full
time attendant and a permanent gardener on site five days a week.
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<p><font size="1"> To hear Glenda Jackson reading an extract from
Virginia Wolf's diary about Russell Square <b><a href="http://www.camden.gov.uk/green/sections/natural/sound/VGWLF02.RM">click
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