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Seething Lane Gardens (also known as Pepys Garden, PLA Gardens)

Introduction

The simple rectangular garden is bounded by railings and laid out symmetrically with a central path, well shaded by trees. Either side of the gate are rose beds to commemorate permission given in 1381 to Sir Robert Knollys to construct a bridge across Seething Lane (since vanished) for which the City annually charged him one red rose. In 1983 a bronze bust of Pepys was erected by the Samuel Pepys Club with funds raised by public subscription.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The site is open weekdays only until dusk.

Directions

Rail: Fenchurch Street. Tube: Tower Hill (District, Circle). DLR: Tower Gateway.

Owners

City of London Corporation

Features & Designations

Designations

  • Conservation Area

  • Reference: The Tower
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Survival

Extant

Hectares

0.08

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust