Christchurch Gardens, Wandsworth ⁸²⁷¹

Brief Description

The triangular garden is surrounded by hedging and has original railings; a picturesque curved brick shelter provides seating and once had a bronze plaque commemorating local civilians who died in World War 2. The garden has rose beds, lawn, and trees include horse chestnut and ornamental cherry.

History

Christchurch Gardens is the former burial ground of Christ Church and was laid out as a public garden in 1885. The original church was built in 1849 to serve Battersea's growing population, but was destroyed by bombing in 1944. Christchurch and St Stephen was rebuilt on the site in 1959.

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