Guy Street Park
Introduction
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Guy Street Park
Image: © Marathon Taken: 14 Oct 2011
Originally open fields, the land on which most of Guy Street Park stands belonged to Guy's Hospital in the 18th century. It was used as a burial ground until it was closed and leased to a builder. By the end of the 19th century, Bermondsey Vestry needed a public recreation ground for its inhabitants who were living in very overcrowded conditions. The land was purchased with the help of the London County Council and others. It was opened on March 30th 1899 and called Nelson Recreation Ground. Despite War damage, the park was refurbished and extended. By the 1990s it had become very run down and local people formed the Friends of Guy Street Park. The new Guy Street Park opened in April 2003. The flats beyond are in Guy Street Park.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.501418
Longitude
-0.085955