Place    From 1936 

Coram's Fields

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.

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Coram's Fields

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Coram's fountain

The lamb relief is also carved on the rim of the fountain.

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Eleanor Harvey

In memory of Eleanor Harvey, organising secretary of this playground. Appoint...

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Sterling and Cahill

The plaque 's singular "Field" is interesting but incorrect.

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Other Subjects

Dr Burnhart Gloss

Dr Burnhart Gloss

From Walking Through London's History: "... included Dr Burnhart Gloss, originally from Australia, and now a resident working as a professional clown."

Person, Children, Humour, Theatre, Australia

1 memorial
Kindertransport

Kindertransport

10,000 unaccompanied mainly Jewish children fled from Nazi persecution in 1938 and 1939. This was organised mainly by World Jewish Relief, but many Quakers helped the children at stations on the jo...

Event, Children, Transport, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Poland

2 memorials
Royal Ballet School

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...

Group, Children, Dance, Education

1 memorial
Martin Dinnegan

Martin Dinnegan

Killed as the result of gang rivalries, aged 14.  Stabbed in Tollington Way.

Person, Children, Tragedy

1 memorial