Inscription
Jessie Burgess and the Abercrombie Plan
Laid the foundation for the park. Jessie Burgess, first woman Mayor of Camberwell, is remembered for her work during the blitz, and supporting the creation of green space. In 1943 the London County Council's Abercrombie Plan proposed clearing bomb-damaged and slum buildings to create a new park.
Bridge to Nowhere Burgess Park Heritage Trail
www.friendsofburgesspark.org.uk
The plaque is one of a series in the Burgess Park Heritage Trail. They are usually fixed to railings by plastic ties, so may not be designed to be permanent.
Site: Jessie Burgess (1 memorial)
SE5, Wells Way, Burgess Park
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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