A charity for the preservation of public parks and gardens in London. It facilitated the creation of new public open spaces. First chairman was the Earl of Meath. In about 1890 the MPGA was based at 83 Lancaster Gate, W. Another chairman was Fred Cleary.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Metropolitan Public Gardens Association
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Fanny Wilkinson stone
Unveiled by local resident and actor Tim McInnerny. Source: On London.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Metropolitan Public Gardens Association
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George Allen drinking fountain
With information provided by Paul Frecker (see GMA's page) we found Soho and ...
Morley's fountain
Erected by Metropolitan Public Gardens Association, 83 Lancaster Gate, at the...
Passmore Edwards drinking fountain - E8
October 2023 Londonist: Time Machine provided this Heritage of London Trust S...
Passmore Edwards drinking fountain - N1
We love the elaborately correct use of English: "... in the acquisition of wh...
Passmore Edwards drinking fountain - SE1
The Christ Church fountain is one of several drinking fountains that Edwards ...
Other Subjects
Lloyds Coffee House
Edward Lloyd first opened his coffee house on Tower Street in 1687 but had to move to larger premises in Lombard Street in 1691. It was a meeting place for businessmen where information was exchan...
1 memorial
Woolwich & District Antiquarian Society
A society devoted to the history of Woolwich, the surrounding area and other historical and conservation matters. It was founded by the local historian William Thomas Vincent.
1 memorial
The Angel, Enfield
Former inn. It's impossible to confirm the name from the pub sign in our photograph, but Pat Cryer's 1900 history website locates it as opposite the Regal Cinema, just off Fore Street, which coinci...
1 memorial
Ward of Cordwainer Club and members
Cordwainers are shoe-makers. The club celebrated its centenary in 2002.
2 memorials
1 memorial
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