London’s Pocket Parks: Talbot Yard courtyard, SE1

A rather modern take on the public park can be found hidden away in the narrow side streets to the south of London Bridge station in a corner you’re unlikely to stumble upon by accident.It’s a courtyard space that was created by the construction of the blocks of student flats around it and was originally laid out with a few large trees and planting. However, just under a decade ago it gained its current, rather more practical appearance, which reflects how busy the park gets during s