Place From 1936

Coram's Fields

Categories: Children, Gardens / Agriculture

The memorial at the entrance to these fields tells how this playground came into existence. It is the only public space in London where adults are not allowed without children.

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Coram's Fields

Commemorated ati

Coram's fountain

The lamb relief is also carved on the rim of the fountain.

Eleanor Harvey

In memory of Eleanor Harvey, organising secretary of this playground. Appoint...

Sterling and Cahill

The plaque 's singular "Field" is interesting but incorrect.

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Other Subjects

John Alan Watts was born 2 April 1927, together with his twin sister Joyce Constance Watts (1927-2022). They were the children of Harry Watts (b.1892) and Edith Watts née Bacon (1895-1944) and thei...

Person, Children

War dead non-military, WW2

1 memorial

Children's Society

Founded by Edward Rudolf as the Church of England Central Society for Providing Homes for Waifs and Strays. In 1946 the name was changed to the Church of England Children's Society. The first hom...

Group, Children, Social Welfare

1 memorial

Frances Mary Yeates

Baptised in Horton 17 December 1833 daughter of William Wlllson Yeates. See there for information about her family. Buried in St Michaels churchyard Horton,2 January 1835.

Person, Children, Friend / family

1 memorial

Francis Lord Derwent

Francis Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone, 2nd Baron Derwent. Army officer and landowner. Attended Eton, 1864-9. First born son to Harcourt Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone of Hackness Grange, Scarborough. Harcourt...

Person, Armed Forces, Children, Property, Social Welfare

1 memorial