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List of keepers and rangers of Richmond Park

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This article is a list of the keepers and rangers of Richmond Park, initially of the "New Park" formed in 1625 by Charles I.

Keepers

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Rangers

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Deputy Rangers

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Sidney Meadows was promoted to this office in 1761 when John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, who was about to become Prime Minister of Great Britain, was Ranger.[1] At some point Sidney's brother Philip Meadows took over; Philip is recorded as holding the office in 1772 and until his death in 1781.

Since 1904 the park has been managed by central government and is currently the responsibility of The Royal Parks.

See also

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Sources

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  • Rabbitts, Paul A (2014). Richmond Park: From Medieval Pasture to Royal Park. Amberley Publishing. ISBN 9781445618562, pp. 22–24

References

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  1. ^ Smolette, T G (1761). "London Magazine – Promotions". James Rivington & James Fletcher. p. 335. Retrieved 11 April 2015. Promotions: Lord Bute Ranger Richmond Park, Sidney Meadows Deputy Ranger Richmond Park
  2. ^ Watson, S. (1773). Gentleman's and Citizen's Almanack - For The Year Of Our Lord 1772. p. 62. Retrieved 12 June 2023. Richmond New Park - Jn [John] Earl of Bute - Deputy, Philip Meadows
  3. ^ An Authentic Detail of Particulars Relative to the Late Duchess of Kingston. G. Kearsley. 1788. p. 144. Retrieved 9 June 2023. Philip Meadows, Deputy Ranger of Richmond Park
  4. ^ Rabbitts, P. (2014). Richmond Park: From Medieval Pasture to Royal Park. Amberley Publishing. ISBN 9781445618753. Retrieved 9 June 2023. Philip Meadows...held that position until his death in 1781 [His brother Sidney is recorded as having been "promoted" to the position in 1761 - see other references here]