Laid out and the plane trees planted following private Acts of Parliament of 1780 and 1823.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Portman Square Garden
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Portman Square Garden
This rather dull plaque is in the garden close to the Hamilton fountain.
Other Subjects
Hampstead Heath
For the history of this beautiful place go to: external site.
River Effra
At the Brockwell Lido plaque there is an information board which begins by explaining the function of stink pipes: "What is a stink pipe? The lofty green pipe behind you is a Victorian stink pipe, ...
Burnham Beeches
A 1.44 square mile biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Buckinghamshire. The southern half is owned by the Corporation of London and is open to the public. Its area is slightly larger ...
Red Cross Garden
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