Plaque

St Mary Abbots Gardens

Inscription

St Mary Abbots Gardens
The replacement of the railings and the restoration of the gardens along Kensington Church Walk were undertaken and financed by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea as part of its contribution to the Millennium year celebrations.
The gardens and railings were formally opened by the Baroness Hanham, CBE, Leader of the Council (1989-2000)

Site: St Mary Abbots Gardens (1 memorial)

W8, Kensington Church Walk

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St Mary Abbots Gardens

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The Millennium

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St Mary Abbots Gardens

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

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Baroness Joan Hanham

Leader of the Kensington and Chelsea Council, 1989-2000.

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