The avenues which ran around the eastern and northern edges of the gardens were always known as the Dark Walk, where no Lady’s reputation was safe.
The darkness of each avenue, created by the lofty branches overhead, was known for flirtation and secrecy.
Artificial light was not introduced here until 1764, when magistrates forced the proprietor of the Gardens, Jonathan Tyers to act against the immoral behaviour that the concealing darkness encouraged. Tyers also employed police constables to patrol the end of each walk in an attempt to keep such incidents to a minimum. Unable to watch everybody all the time, the constables could not fully deter the mischievous activity the unlit avenues were renowned for.
Launch the AR experience to cast your eye over the beautiful architecture revealed, passing high society families and would-be lovers. Listen to the murmured conversations and scandalous titters as you promenade through the Dark Walk.