By the late 19th century central burial grounds in London were full to overflowing and so it became necessary to move them out into the country. Sir Edwin Chadwick a sanitary reformer, wrote a report in 1843, that it would be in the public interest to keep the old burial grounds open as public green spaces. It took until 1877 for an act of parliament to be passed to see his recommendations eventuate. Drury Garden in Soho is one of the five public gardens that were created.
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
Drury Lane Gardens
By the late 19th century central burial grounds in London were full to overflowing and so it became necessary to move them out into the country. Sir Edwin Chadwick a sanitary reformer, wrote a report in 1843, that it would be in the public interest to keep the old burial grounds open as public green spaces. It took until 1877 for an act of parliament to be passed to see his recommendations eventuate. Drury Garden in Soho is one of the five public gardens that were created.
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Ah, what a nice place! :-))
clever man :)
Another little bit of history that I didn't know! Interesting.
A beautiful photo of a beautiful place. Kudos to you and to Sir Edwin!
I was there yesterday. Isn't it a tiny little park - I suppose was better than wall to wall slums though when it was built. Chadwick was such an enlightened man.
What a lovely little place!
Ooo ooo ooo ... Mo would you do me a massive favour and post this onto my Taphophile Tragics meme, please. Reach it on my side-bar.
I adore the symmetry of your image. I am a sucker for balance. And for line. And for all things grave ...
Gahh! Will you *please* stop telling all these people about the nice quiet places I go for my lunch!
Have you mentioned Phoenix gardens in Seven Dials yet? Lovely green space, just off Shaftesbury Ave.
Argh, now I'm doing it!
a bit like
a garden in a prison yard,
but a nice break from the brick, i guess
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