Park
Crossbones Garden
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Tips from locals
John
January 23, 2019
Originally intended to give Southwark children from nearby tenements a space to play, this Victorian garden has been restored to its original design, complete with pond, cottage, bandstand and formal borders. It’s an important fixture in the capital’s social reform history. While relaxing in the restored bandstand, gazing up at the glass prism of the Shard it’s hard to imagine the view back in 1887 when it was surrounded by workhouses, factories and slum dwellings.
Originally intended to give Southwark children from nearby tenements a space to play, this Victorian garden has been restored to its original design, complete with pond, cottage, bandstand and formal borders. It’s an important fixture in the capital’s social reform history. While relaxing in the res…
James
May 6, 2018
Secret historical spot in Borough close to Borough Market
David
September 19, 2016
An old burial ground for the 'outcasts' of London, including the many prostitutes who used to work in the area when Southwark was London's playground. Now a beautiful garden of remembrance.
Lauren
June 7, 2016
Historical burial ground of the Winchester Geese.
Gordon
November 17, 2013
Beautiful small public garden flanked by picturesque cottages, masterminded by the Victorian social reformer Octavia Hill.
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Union Street
London, England