From : "Golders Hill House, originally an 18th-century house, and its grounds were bought by the London County Council in 1898 for use as a public park by the people of London. The house was destroyed in 1940 {the Blitz}."
From "Additions to the park in the early-20th century include sports grounds, a bandstand and a deer enclosure. A walled garden, now with some exotic planting, survives from the earlier period. The café stands on the site of the house."
Now managed by the City of London.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Golders Hill Park
This plaque was unveiled on 30th November 1998 by Christine M. Cohen, Chairma...
For the history of this beautiful place go to: external site.
Harvey William Hinds, politician, clergyman and youth campaigner. Labour Southwark Councillor. Champion of Burgess Park and education, leisure and recreation. Elected to the Greater London Council ...
Person, Children, Gardens / Agriculture, Politics & Administration, Religion
From their website: "The Friends of Lordship Recreation Ground are a group of local people dedicated to organising events and activities to encourage local people to use the park. In addition to s...
Came into being as a result of the Thames Conservancy Act,1857. Completed the building of Teddington Lock. Lost some of its responsibilities in 1909 to the Port of London Authority and in 1974 the ...
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