This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Open Spaces Act, 1887
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St Mary Magdalene Gardens
These grounds were laid out under the Open Spaces Act at the joint expense of...
Other Subjects
Cobley Farm and Fallow Farm
First documented in 1674, at its largest the farmland was bounded by High Road, Ballards Lane, Long Lane, Squire's Lane. Â The Cobley family owned he farm from 1680 to 1902 when it was sold, the bui...
Croydon Road Recreation Ground
The land was purchased by the Beckenham Local Board to provide a public open space which had been lacking since the loss of the Fair Field for housing in the 1870s. The site was part of open farmla...
Southwark Park
The Park was created mainly from market gardens. More information at  Historic England. The opening day is variously given as 19 or 9. An information board at each of the main entrances to the par...
Philip Pusey
One of the Commissioners for the Great Exhibition, 1851.Agriculturist. Born Pusey, Berkshire. Died Christ Church, Oxford.
Royal Hospital Chelsea
A retirement and nursing home for British soldiers who are unfit for further duty due to injury or old age. They are popularly known as ‘Chelsea Pensioners’. Founded by King Charles II in 1682 and...
Building, Armed Forces, Gardens / Agriculture, Social Welfare
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