Introduction
Within the Tower Hill public garden is The Merchant Navy Memorial, First World War section, by Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens to the missing of the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleet, 1928.
Also located in the gardens is The Second World War memorial. 1952-55 to the designs of Edward Maufe for the Imperial War Graves Commission, as a complement to the adjoining First World War memorial by Lutyens laid out in the form of a sunken garden. The sculptor was Charles Wheeler.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The gardens are open from 8am - half hour before dusk.
Directions
Tube: Tower Hill (District, Circle)
Owners
LB Tower Hamlets
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
- Reference: Tower Hill
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
0.49
Open to the public
Yes
Electoral Ward
Tower Hamlets
- References
References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust
Mr Roger Hoefling