Introduction
The many gravestones have been cleared and removed to the perimeter, although a few remain in situ. The initial layout was informal with a central mound, and large plane trees on the boundaries all of which may date from 1889. A monument to composer Charles Dibdin (d.1814) and a granite drinking fountain were both erected in 1889. The gardens were restored and re-dedicated as a public garden on 10 June 2006 by the Countess of Rosebery.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Public garden locked at dusk. Almshouse gardens are private although narrow strip on Bayham Street is accessible.
Directions
London Overground: Camden Road. Tube: Camden Town (Northern). Bus: 46, 24, 27, 29, 74, 134, 135, 168, 214, 253, E11
Owners
St Martin-in-the-Fields Church leased to LB Camden
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- Key Information
Type
Funerary Site
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
0.7
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust