Gamlingay Park and the Downings

The book explores Gamlingay Park in Cambridgeshire, a once-grand estate featuring a Georgian mansion, landscaped gardens, and unique architectural elements like a labyrinth and moon gates. Built in the 18th century by Sir George Downing, a prominent figure whose wealth contributed to the establishment of Downing Street and Downing College, the narrative delves into the park's historical significance and its transformation over time, highlighting the contrast between its past splendor and its current absence from modern maps.