Group From 1882

Metropolitan Public Gardens Association

Categories: Community / Clubs, Gardens / Agriculture, Philanthropy

A charity for the preservation of public parks and gardens in London. It facilitated the creation of new public open spaces. First chairman was the Earl of Meath. In about 1890 the MPGA was based at 83 Lancaster Gate, W. Another chairman was Fred Cleary.

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Metropolitan Public Gardens Association

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Fanny Wilkinson stone

Unveiled by local resident and actor Tim McInnerny. Source: On London.

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George Allen drinking fountain

With information provided by Paul Frecker (see GMA's page) we found Soho and ...

Morley's fountain

Erected by Metropolitan Public Gardens Association, 83 Lancaster Gate, at the...

Passmore Edwards drinking fountain - E8

October 2023 Londonist: Time Machine provided this Heritage of London Trust S...

Passmore Edwards drinking fountain - N1

We love the elaborately correct use of English: "... in the acquisition of wh...

Passmore Edwards drinking fountain - SE1

The Christ Church fountain is one of several drinking fountains that Edwards ...

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