Wisteria in the Ada Salter Rose Garden, Southwark Park
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Wisteria in the Ada Salter Rose Garden, Southwark Park
Image: © Marathon Taken: 28 Apr 2019
Southwark Park was opened to the public on 19th June 1869. Its design was based on an original map produced by the Superintendent Architect Mr Vulliamy, and Alexander Mckenzie. The original intention was for part of the park to be used as building plots but the Vestry of Bermondsey opposed this. In 1934, the English Rose Garden was commissioned by Dr Alfred Salter, Member of Parliament for West Bermondsey, to create a peaceful place for people to relax. It was opened in 1936, and in 1942 it was named the Ada Salter Rose Garden in memory of his wife. More about the life of Alfred and Ada Salter can be read at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Salter
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Image Location
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