Our image is an extract from Stanfords 1862-71 map of London. Albany Road is the main road about a third of the way down; St George's Church is at the lower left; the present-day Chumleigh Gardens are marked as 'Friendly Female Asylum'.
At Burgess Park we show another map of the same area, after it was built up and before it was converted into a park.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Market Gardens at Burgess Park
Market Gardens stood near here, 1852. For more information visit artinthepark...
A coaching inn. From British History: "Burnt in the {1666 Great} Fire and rebuilt. Rebuilt about 1830-1 as the Queen's Hotel. Demolished 1887. The inn is said to have derived its name from the sign...
One of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of the City of London. Its origins steeped in the history of the City of London, and the import, regulation and sale of wine.
The name was first recorded in the 15th century, and maps of this period show it was located in front of the area now occupied by Ladywell railway station. It was probably a holy well dedicated to ...
Mine host of the Windsor Castle pub in 1990. Distinguished member of the Handlebar Club since 2007.
Chairman of the Smithfield Central Market Sub Committee in 1888.
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