Hyde Park has a long history as an open area in the West of London. From the hunting parties of Henry VIII, through its development as a public gardens and a lido to the ‘Rock n’Roll’ extravaganzas of the twentieth century it has served Londoners and tourists well. In 1977 a Silver Jubilee Exhibition was held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's 25 years on the throne and the Serpentine was the venue for Olympic water events in 2012. For many Londoners and tourists it is a premier venue for music shows, including the ‘Proms in the Park’ each year.