The memorial at the entrance to these fields tells how this playground came into existence. It is the only public space in London where adults are not allowed without children.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Coram's Fields
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F. C. Murton
Young enough to be a 'Master' in 1883, so probably under about 15. Associated with the Wesleyan Schools, Leswin Road, 1883, a pupil, we'd guess.
1 memorial
Patricia Margaret Emery
One of the 11 "children of England" present on 7th July 1933 when The Princess Royal laid a foundation stone for a nurses home for the Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital.
1 memorial
Winnie the Pooh
Children's storybook character. The creation of A.A. Milne, inspired by the teddy bear, made in Acton, belonging to his son Christopher Robin. The toy was named 'Winnie' after a Canadian black bear...
1 memorial
Royal Ballet School
Originally founded by Ninette de Valois as the Academy of Choreographic Art. Its students are chosen purely for their dancing talent and not for any academic ability. Famous dancers and choreograph...
1 memorial
Kitty Hopkins
Drowned in the 1898 HMS Albion disaster, aged 10. Buried in grave 3 at the memorial in East London Cemetery.
1 memorial
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James Robinson
Pioneer of anaesthesia and dentistry. Our picture source gives much information about his life and the circumstances of his death. He was born on 22 November 1813 in Southampton, Hampshire. On 12 ...
1 memorial
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