New artworks, statues & memorials site assessments
Site Code
Site Name
Adelaide Road nature
reserve
Ward
Swiss Cottage
Owner
Historical, conservation, planning and historical
context
Camden
LNR.
Alf Barrett Old
Holborn
Gloucester Street open
space
Camden
Open space
Antrim Grove Gardens Belsize park
Camden
Nature conservation
Borough Grade I SINC and Local Nature Reserve.
High value nature site - woodland, meadow, pond
Conservation area
Public space
Current state assessment
Statues and public art
Memorial planting
Bench plaques
Ground plaques
Argyle Square gardens Kings Cross
Camden
PG48
Bell Moor (junction
Whitestone Lane and
East Heath Road)
Bloomsbury Square
Hampstead
Camden
Conservation area
Open space
Bloomsbury
Bedford estates leased and
managed by Camden
Conservation area
Open space
Area of special character
Some listed buildings around square.
West side dominated by neo-classical Victoria House
LSPA 1931 protected
Category
No.
No.
No.
Site has a management plan undertaken by
volunteers.
Mainly hard landscaped with play area and
outdoor gym. Small statue of a cat
Yes. Small artworks that reflect the use of
the area by children for play
No
Small number could be placed
Yes
May consider commemorative play
Humphry
equipment
Any artworks are likely to be used by
children for playing and climbing so special
consideration will need to be given to any
proposal
May consider commemorative play
Old House of Commons Well
equipmentAny artworks are likely to be used
by children for playing and climbing so
Old Waterloo Bridge Sundial
special consideration will need to be given
to any proposal
May consider commemorative play
equipment
Any artworks are likely to be used by
children for playing and climbing so special
consideration will need to be given to any
proposal
Statue
May consider commemorative play
equipment
Any artworks are likely to be used by
children for playing and climbing so special
consideration will need to be given to any
proposal
Statue
Small park next to entrance to allotments. Has a Yes. Small artworks that reflect the use of the No
small well feature.
area by children for play
Conservation area
Public space
Some listed buildings around square
LSPA 1931 protected
Object Name
Yes, but only in keeping with Local Nature
Reserve Status
Small number could be placed
Yes
PG57
PG12
Other considerations
Local Nature Reserve. Has a mural display on
base of tower block
No current statues or memorials.
Preserve current grassed areas, leisure areas
and outdoor gym.
Small number limited to hard landscaped
area and peripheries.
Local connection
No
Mainly lawn with mature trees and central
paved area. Well used children's play area.
Small number of artworks
In the borders on the periphery of the square Limited number permitted
Small number to replace
existing.
Yes
Sub-Category
Well
Commemorative/ Decorative
Commemorative/ Decorative
Broadhurst Copse
West Hampstead
Camden
Open space
Small play area with grass and minimal shrub
planting.
Yes. Small artworks that reflect the use of the No.
area by children for play
Small number to replace
existing.
No.
Brunswick Square
Bloomsbury
London Goodenough Trust
leased to Camden
Conservation area
Open space
Square Grade II listed
Some listed buildings around square
Area of special character
LSPA 1931 protected
Georgian layout. Lawned areas with mature
trees. No artworks. Some memorial trees
No. The square to be preserved as it.
Only to replace existing
Yes
Only to replace existing
Community run park with multi-use games
area, play area, building, grass areas &
planting.
Would need to be discussed with
management organisation.
Would need to be discussed with
management organisation.
Would need to be Would need to
be discussed with management
organisation.discussed with
management organisation.
Would need to be Would need to
be discussed with management
organisation.discussed with
management organisation.
Camden Gardens
Camden Town
Camden
Medium sized triangular site bisected by
railway arches.
Mature trees, lawn, formal beds.
Drinking fountain outside north gate.
Large lawned area with some planting in the
periphery and to the east.
Large children centre to west
Some possible at north end
Trees to replace existing
No. Anti-social behaviour
problems
Yes
Open space
LSPA 1931 protected
Kings Cross
Camden leased to London
Wildlife Trust
Conservation area
Open space
LSPA 1931 protected
Canal Side open
space (Baynes Street
Nature Reserve)
Camden Town
Camden
Cantelowes Gardens
Camden Town
Camden
Conservation area
Open space
Nature conservation area
Strategic view corridor
Growth area
Conservation area
Open space
In periphery
To replace existing only
To existing benches. Could take No - surface unsuitable
a limited number of extra
benches
Metropolitan SINC and Local Nature Reserve. Very high
nature conservation value - meadows, hedgerows, pond,
reeds etc
Along the Grand Union Canal. Used as a
nature reserve and study centre. Some
sculptures, mainly from material found on the
site.
Only those in keeping with the character of
the park.
To replace existing only
To existing benches only
No
Metropolitan SINC (part of London's Canals SINC)]. High
value nature site - woodland, meadow
Natural planted. Nature reserve. Narrow
footpath though steeply sloping site
No
No
No
No
Large ball park and stake park areas. Outdoor
gym and playground.
Mainly lawn with mature and newly planted
trees
Yes
Yes
To existing benches
Yes
Open space
PG32
Camden Town
Camden
Camden
Open space with multi-use games area,
nursery, grass areas & planting.
Needs to be discussed with community
management organisation.
Primrose Hill
Camden
Conservation area
Open space
Listed buildings all around the square
LSPA 1931 protected
Surrounded by listed buildings.
Mainly lawn and a mixture of mature and new
trees.
Small children's play area.
Small statues in periphery
Open space
Split site. Lawns and mature trees in eastern
half, lawns, mature trees and raised beds in
western side.
Small artworks possible
Regents Park
Camden
Needs to be discussed with
community management
organisation.
Small number of new trees
possible
Yes
PG24
College Gardens
Kentish Town
Camden
PG25
Crabtree Fields
Fitzrovia
Camden
PG11
Charles James Fox
Bedford Plaque
Ground Plaque
Memorial
1816 (MDCCCXVI) Very similar to Russell Square's Duke of Bedford (although this is
slightly smaller). By Sir Richard Westmacott (restored in 2006 and opened by Michael Foot
MP)
Memorial
May consider commemorative play
equipmentAny artworks are likely to be used
by children for playing and climbing so
special consideration will need to be given
to any proposal
Needs to be discussed with
community management
organisation.
Yes
Due to the location of this
Yes
square, benches carry the risk of
becoming a focus of anti social
behaviour so any proposals for
these would need to be
assessed on a case by case
basis.
To existing benches. Could take No - surface unsuitable
2 or three extra benches
Park split through the middle with path, No prominent features and
is much like Munster Sq. Some trees. Could be coupled with
Munster Sq together to host events, community grow schemes.
Yes
Yes
May consider commemorative play
equipment
No.
No.
Future use of site under dicussion.
Top half is used as a food growing area. Yes.
Small artworks that reflect the use of the area
by children for playLower area has grass area,
play area & planted areas.
No.
Small number to replace existing. No.
Conservation area
Open space
LSPA 1931 protected
Conservation area
Open space
Growth area
LSPA 1931 protected
Very small triangular road junction site. Lawn
and mature trees. Two benches
No
No
To existing only
No - surface unsuitable
Two grassed and tree planted areas divided by No
a road. Important arts and crafts 1913 Fire
Station to East side and opposite listed Friends
House. Contains listed lampposts, 2 listed
lodges and listed war memorial.
No
No
No - surface unsuitable
Camden
Open space
No
No - surface unsuitable
Beautiful residentail park. V.small play area and lovely weather
wood benches. Some with plaques in the central paved area. Little
footfall aside residents or as a pass through to primrose hill. Space
available for statues/artworks or event space on a paved area just
outside the perimeter fences of the park.
Oct-12
Oct-12
No.
No
Fantastic well developed space (asto, skate park, outdoor gym, play
area, clean grassed area, rockery, plinthe/uncovered bandstand)
Donations for equipment and maintanence, events are very possible.
Sports tournaments, Scope for art works although large memorials
may not be appropriate or suitable given the developed space.
Oct-12
Oct-12
Yes
Camden Town
Play scheme centre, dog exercise area and separate public area all
three gated and accessible only via outside footpaths (i.e. no
through ways between different sections). Not necessarily too much
scope for development. May change feel of the park from residential
to touristy. It is clearly a residential area. A fair variety of tree species
with some central open canopy. Paved area to the east end of the
park (outside of perimeter fence) that could be used for various
events or commerical space.
Oct-12
May consider commemorative play
equipment
Any artworks are likely to be used by
children for playing and climbing so special
consideration will need to be given to any
proposal
No.
Elm Village Open
Space
Only to replace existing
Needs to be discussed with
community management
organisation.
To existing and space for new
benches
Small number possible
Open space
Bedford Plaque
May consider commemorative play
equipment
Any artworks are likely to be used by
children for playing and climbing so special
consideration will need to be given to any
proposal
Managed by local community.
Small grassed area, playground, outdoor gum,
remains of old cobbled street, mature and new
trees.
Small concrete area with self-sown trees.
Open space
Camden
Large bridge arches, no benches a very unique open space. A very
fitting location for a temporary exhibition. Incorporate arch way
lighting.
Managed by London Wildlife Trust.
No
Camden
No statues or monuments. Sympathetic and careful park
reconstruction in line with historical records and context. Areas of
open canopy though mostly closed. Possible consideration for
memorial/commemrative events or relevant temporary installation.
Oct-12
May consider commemorative play
equipment
Any artworks are likely to be used by
children for playing and climbing so special
consideration will need to be given to any
proposal
Children's play area
Kings Cross
Memorial
Oct-12
Small sculpture in the periphery
Regents Park
Ground plaque & Tree
Site is managed by the local community via
grants.
Small gardens with lawn and mature trees.
Small number of benches
Cubitt Street open
space - The Dell
Large square in centre could pose as exhibiton or event space.
Perhaps even a market or seasonal commercial space. Central
fountain? Nice wide open canopy. Well concealed play area,
potential opportunity for donation or maintanence fund
Connection to slavery :D Large square in centre could pose as exhibiton or event space.
Perhaps even a market or seasonal commercial space. Central fountain? Nice wide open
canopy. Well concealed play area, potential opportunity for donation or maintanence fund.
Famous for dualing and also healing medicine.
Oct-12
Cllr Islam, Memorial Tree
Conservation area
Open space
Contains listed drinking fountain and K2 telephone kiosk
LSPA 1931 protected
Conservation area
Open space
Area of special character
Cumberland Market
Play area, two memorials, 9 plaqued benches. Close by to Antrin
Road Allotments. Possible opportunity for pathway regeneration
(previosuly flower beds featured in the park), possible space for art
works or statues between the perimeter fence and the allotment
brick wall (bench side of the park)
Clear central space for monument although temporary
commemorative/memorial events would be more appropriate given
the nature of the site as a small sports & rec area. Used to be a
helicopter climbing frame
Oct-12
Chalcot Square
Clarence Square
Gardens
:l
Oct-12
Castlehaven Open
Space
PG22
:D
1945 Sundial made from baulsiter from Waterloo bridge both items donated by Lionel
Barnett. Sundial currently missing.
Oct-12
PG23
Camley Street Natural
Park
Well head made from stonework of the old house of commons1945
Memorial
Camden leased to the Calthorpe Open space
Project
Camden
Playground and outdoor gym space. Little or no space for a
significant art work or monument. Space for play equipment
donation or provision of a maintanence fund. Wall space for a
murial. Disability roundabout in play area
Souls of the Dead
Kings Cross
Camden Town
:D
Oct-12
Roger Robinson Prisoner of War
Calthorpe Community
Garden
Camden Square
By Marcia Debra Solway. Statue of a well known local cat in bronze (?). Plinthe approx'
0.7m high, sculpture 0.4m high. Max width roughly 0.3m. 01/10/1997
Oct-12
Sundial
John Salter Fountain
Drinking Fountain
Memorial
Very small and no through way
Oct-12
May consider commemorative play
equipment
Small, secluded, dark play area. Lots of trees with closed canopy.
Parculiar bench siting inbetween a triad of trees, there are numerous
benches which may be suitable for plaques. Attachment to bombing
of London and subsequent rebuilding. 1985. Novel application of
WWII history could be interesting
Outdoor gym, MUGA, community centre, playground. Historical area
with trade. Poentially open up to commercial space and link together
with Munster & Clarence Sq.
Play area. Space for new bench on road side. Long & thin
dimensions (8m x 30-40m). Secluded spot nr. Playground covered
by canopy and hosts paved floor and nice benches potential for
plaques. Small green space for events.
Oct-12
PG26
Oct-12
Oct-12
PG39
Eton Avenue
Belsize Park
Camden
Euston Square
gardens
Euston
Camden
PG09
May consider commemorative
play equipmentAny artworks are
likely to be used by children for
playing and climbing so special
consideration will need to be given
to any proposal, depending on
where they are located.
Oct-12
Eton and Adamson Road junction
Oct-12
No permissions to be given until decision
made on HS2
Railway WWI memorial
Statue
Memorial
Oct-12
Falkland Place open
space
Kentish Town
Camden
Conservation area
Open space
Children's playground
No
No
No
No - surface unsuitable
May consider commemorative play
equipment
Fortune Green open
space
West Hampstead
Camden
Open space
Drinking fountain; pair of K2 Telephone kiosks
Would need to be discussed with Friends of
Fortune Green.
Would need to be discussed with
Friends of Fortune Green
To existing only.
Would need to be discussed with
Friends of Fortune Green.
Would need to be discussed with Friends of Two K2 telephone boxes
Fortune Green.
By Rwynn Owens. V. Large (~8m) memorial in central reservation leading into the
entrance of Euston Rd Station. On top 4 soldiers (navy, infantry, Royal flying corps & a
gunner. For 3719 men. 1921
:)
Oct-12
Commemortaive/other
Decorative
PG59
:)
Oct-12
Goldington Crescent
Camden Town
Camden
PG03
Notes
Interesting opportunity for art. Locked mid week. Near by Adelaide
Rd community Gardens, Blashford play area and Adelade Rd Paly
area (Burnham B)
Oct-12
Only as replacements to existing Yes, in paved areas
plaques
PG66
PG37
Condition
Oct-12
Oct-12
PG14
Description
Oct-12
Memorial
PG02
PG42
Survey Date
Conservation area
Open space
LSPA 1931 protected
Mature trees, lawns and a few benches.
Contains 3 sculptural forms
Yes
To replace existing only
Conservation area
Open space
LSPA 1931 protected
Series of broad verges between Grove Terrace No
and Highgate Road. Unfenced. Lawns, formal
beds and mature trees (3 new saplings)
To replace existing only
Historic Cemetery, closed to new burials, but
open for ash plots & re-openings only.
Would need to be discussed with
ICCS
To existing. Also new benches
possible
Yes
Clouds
Art Work
Decorative
Cattle Trough Association
Horse Trough
Commemrative
Oct-12
By Robery Worley 2010, large silver painted texured concrete cast. Minor grafiti. 3
sculputres varrying in size but occupy space on three small mounds.
Late C19th
:)
:)
Lots of opportunity for investment and revamp. The park looks untidy
and the topography is very hilly. After development the opportunity
for greater development may be open. Gate houses act of fairly
large commercial spaces. Old part of marble arch thrown into the
thames
Small open space that lays in the heart of a back street/mews/alley
way. Play area disected by path. Provision of play equipment would
be considered.
Green Gym. Play area. Fortune Green Play Centre. Well paved and
marked paths. Ample open space which includes a fenced green
space that seems to be actively used by the play centre. Open under
developed low canopy, a brighht a spacious park. Site of historical
riots and gypsy caravans
MUGA good quality. Large open space surrounded by estate.
Clouds H&S hazard too high, not clear as to the purpose and has
since been rasied upon mounds with rubber matting underlaying.
Drinking Fountain
Drinking Fountain
Grove Terrace
squares
Hampstead Cemetary
Highgate
West Hampstead
Camden
Camden managed by LCCS
Open space
SINC grade 1
Would need to be discussed with ICCS
No
No - surface unsuitable
Would need to be discussed
with ICCS
Would need to be discussed with
ICCS
Would need to be discussed with ICCS
PG78
Hampstead Green
Hampstead
Camden
Hampstead Road
open space
Harrington Square
Fenced site between Rosslyn Hill and Rowland
Hill Street and St Stephens church. Not
normally accessible to the public. Planted for
wildlife
Very small, mainly hard landscaped with play
area
Mainly grassed with mature3 trees and
benches. Some memorial bench plaques.
Opposite the art deco Carerras Factory building
No
Conservation area
Open space
Area of special character
LSPA 1931 protected
Conservation area
Open space
LSPA 1931 protected
Camden
Open space
Camden Town
Camden
Conservation area
Open space
LSPA 1931 protected
Heath Street
Shrubbery and High
Street Shrubbery
Hampstead
Highgate enclosures
Highgate
Camden
Camden
PG45
PG36
Conservation area
Open space
Area of special character
Regents park
PG29
PG46
Jointly managed by Islington and Camden council, main dealings
concern Islington. Exceptional place. Still open for burial, now
excepting non christian burial. 60,000+ buried there.
Oct-12
PG50
PG28
Neighbours Highgate enclosures. Lovely trees, lawns & flower beds.
Thin and narrow site on Highgate Rd. Could imagine small plinthed
AW or monument particularily as the footfall past the area is
significant.
Oct-12
Highgate Newtown
open space
Highgate
Camden
Hillfield Open Space
(off Gondar Gardens)
Holly Bush Green
South Hampstead
Camden
Hampstead
Camden
High interest - manged as a nature conservation site,
meadow and mature trees
No
No
No - surface unsuitable
Nr. St Stephens church and a small cabin café. Bird box. Space for
Art work on small area seperated by path way on Highgate Hill Rd
side
Oct-12
No
No
No
No - surface unsuitable
Yes. These could positively enhance the
space
Small number possible
Yes, to existing benches
Yes
Elevated verge running between Heath Street
and The Mount. Naturalistic planting.
Unsuitable for any development.
No
No
Series of three enclosed areas. Lawns, formal
beds and mature trees. No monuments or
memorials at present.
Small statues in periphery possible
Conservation area
Open space
Parts of the surrounding estate listed
Open space
Playground and kick about area
No
Conservation area
Open space
Area of special character
LSPA 1931 protected
Small triangular site surrounded by listed
buildings. Lawn, mature trees and saplings.
No
Future uncertain the in light of HS2
proposals
Future uncertain the in light of HS2
proposals
Space for community picnic and events. Playground area.
Oct-12
2000th Tree
Tree
Commemorative
The 2000th tree planted of the Millenium Tree Planting Project.
:D
Oct-12
No - surface unsuitable
Sited alongside Hamp' High St & Heath St.
Oct-12
Small number possible
To existing benches only
No - surface unsuitable
Oct-12
No
No
No - surface unsuitable
May consider commemorative play
equipment
Three separate landscaped areas along highgate Rd. Ties with
Grove Terrace & Lissenden Gdns. Old air raid shelter. Flower beds,
paths & seating. K2 phone box (Lissenden GDNS section). Further
North along Highgate Rd lays tennis courts and 3 mosiac/wood
sculptures. Underground bunkers.
3 point park, Raydon Street, Mosiac and snake seats.
Oct-12
Oct-12
No
As replacements only
No
No - surface unsuitable
Oct-12
Two areas (see below). Small shrubbery and green. Old beautiful
houses with historical importance … George Romney (Palace of
Art), Health protection meeting (James Fenton), Assembley rooms
(Michael Faraday, John Constable, Elizabeth Fry)
RAG
status
New artworks, statues & memorials site assessments
Site Code
PG61
Site Name
Ward
Owner
Holly Hill shrubbery
Hampstead
Camden
Iverson Road open
space
Judd Street open
space
Kilburn
Camden
Kings Cross
Camden
Historical, conservation, planning and historical
context
Nature conservation
Current state assessment
Statues and public art
Memorial planting
Bench plaques
Ground plaques
Conservation area
Open space
Area of special character
LSPA 1931 protected
Open space
Elevated verge running on the west side of
Holly Hill running opposite listed buildings.
Naturalistic planting. Unsuitable for any
development.
Playground and kick about area
No
No
No
No - surface unsuitable
No
No
No
No - surface unsuitable
Conservation area
Open space
Area of special character
Space very full. Some seating.
Play and climbing equipment.
No large artworks
No
Small number to replace
existing.
Yes
Kentish Town
Kilburn
Camden leased to Kentish
Town City Farm
Camden
Open space
City farm managed by a charity.
Open space
Playground and kick about area
Object Name
Category
Sub-Category
Would need to be discussed with
Would need to be discussed with
management organisation.
management organisation.
To be considered as part of the master plan. To be considered as part of the
master plan.
Would need to be discussed
with management organisation.
To be considered as part of the
master plan.
Would need to be discussed with
management organisation.
To be considered as part of the
master plan.
May consider commemorative play
equipment
Any artworks are likely to be used by
children for playing and climbing so special
consideration will need to be given to any
proposal
Description
Condition
Oct-12
:)
Oct-12
Would need to be discussed with
management organisation.
To be considered as part of the master plan.
Kentish Town
Lincolns Inn Fields
Holborn
Camden
Camden
Open space
LSPA 1931 protected
Historically important square laid out in 1630.
Open space
Conservation area
Surrounded by listed buildings of national importance.
Grade II listed
LSPA 1931 protected
Local SINC
Small site. Hard surfaces and formal planting.
No seating
Yes
Large open grassed areas and large mature
trees. Some existing artworks but overall low
density. Some memorial bench plaques
Only in the periphery of the Fields.
In south side
New benches
Yes
Upside Down Tree
Some raised beds and shurbs around the perimeter of a bitumen
surface. Clean open space, no seating, amazing location for events.
A cut tree with a cast iron 'balcony/pulpit'.
Oct-12
Only as direct replacement for
existing trees
Scope for the development of
new benches around the
bandstand
No - surface unsuitable
Any scheme must fit with the historical and
architectural context of the area.
Margret MacDonald
Monument
Memorial
Canada Walk
Ground plaque/Monument
Memorial
Camdonian
Art Work
Decorative
William Frederick Danvers
Monument
Memorial
John Hunter
Statue
Memorial
Philip Twells (MP) Drinking Fountain
Drinking Fountain
Memorial
By R. R Goulden. A funtional bench effectively acting as a plinthe to the sculpture that rests :D
on top with 10 figures. Ample space to seat 3-6 people and is approx' 2.5m tall. 1911
Marks the headquarters of the Canadian Air Force during WWII, a 2m long path diverts
away from the main park pathway towards the perimeter fence and a 0.8m high plaque
stands. On the opposite side of the path rests a young canadian maple tree also planted in :D
1998.
1998
Clearly defined areas within the park. Would be perfect for
temporary sculpture exhibition, 3-7 'large' works. Most areas around
the perimeter of the park (inside and out) well populated with statues
and monuments, although there is potentially space for small ground
plaques or busts amongst the perimeter bedding. Large central
bandstand and near by function room would be perfect to host
events of all types.
3-4m high, 2-3m wide brushed sheet steel sculpture By Barry Flanagan, sited outside the
perimeter fence infront of N.E. entrance. 1980
QUEEN MEMORIAL TREE!
PG06
MUGA, play area, benches. Very small space and there is little
space for development.
Play park with fenced play ground and attractive wooden animals
that act as play equipment. Limited areas of free green space
although suitable for community picnics and other events
commemrative or otherwise. Also known as bamber green.
Association with the blind. Also large stone climbing equipment/
sculpture.
Camden's Millenium Garden. Childrens playground, millenium
garden. Has an active history of tennis courts, paddling pool,
fountain. Considerable sized space, outdoor gym, play ground
(+outhouse), Lots of plaques and benches, Garden space (paved
with large stone spheres), Large MUGA and tennis courts,
shrubbery seating area, tennis courts, turf roofed play centre and
substantial 'play fort' and mural. Considerable space for artworks
and monuments, donations to play area and also potential interest in
engaging with environment, composting area. There is a long history
associated with the area, an old estate and house
Oct-12
Leighton Crescent
Gardens
Notes
Oct-12
PG58
PG41
Survey Date
Oct-12
PG16
Kentish Town City
Farm
Kilburn Grange
Other considerations
Oct-12
By Sir Edwin Lutyens, a statue of the 2nd Viscount of Hambleden ~2m high. 1929-30
:D
A bust by N. F. Boonham stands on phenominal limsetone plinthe with well preserved
fossil material. (totaly height 1.9m, width ~0.6m 1977
:)
UNDERGROUND BUNKERS!
W. H. Smiths bust
Royal trees
*Pink/white Granite memorial drinking fountain with noticeable attachments and inscription.
1880
:D
Jaque Sirak plaque
:D
Lismore Circus
Gospel Oak
Camden
Open space
LSPA 1931 protected
Forms part of decking over the train line from
Euston. Hard landscaping and mature trees.
No
No
No
No - surface unsuitable
Both HS2 and local redevelopment may
have an impact on the Circus.
PG53
PG69
Green gym, seating, small MUGA. Ample space for art
works/memorials in area outside of core seating play area. Small
area for plants, raised growing beds. Train line passes near by or
directly underneath park. Kids shelter, Michael Palin bench donation,
gardneing club.
Oct-12
Maygove Walk
Maygrove Peace Park
West Hampstead
West Hampstead
Camden
Camden
Open space
Open space
To be considered as part of the master plan.
Park with peace theme, statue, engraved
paving & metal peace crane. Has a multi-use
games area, 2 play areas & an outdoor gym.
Yes
Would need to be discussed with Friends of
Maygrove Peace Park.
Yes
Would need to be discussed with
Friends of Maygrove Peace Park.
To existing benches only
To existing benches only
No.
Would need to be discussed with
Friends of Maygrove Peace Park.
May be affected by any re-development of
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Maygrove Peace Park.
Peace Plaques
Oct-12
Artwork
Decorative
Ground Plaque
Memorial/Commemorative
Large white speckled granite. ~ 2m x 1.5m x 1m. Small broze figure in a reclining/prone
position, with cupped hand around ear listening. By Antony Gormley
Memorial/Commemorative
PG65
Peace Crane
Oct-12
Monument
:D
7 inscribed stone plaques along the pathway through the park. Each features an inscription
by Albert Einstein, Pierre Ceresole, Martin Lurther King, Edmond Burke, Bob Marley,
Takeshi Araki, John Lennon
:D
Wooded play equipment, space for bench plaques, play area,
outdoor gym, MUGA with large grafiti wall, well paved and linked to
the 'Sure Start Childrens Centre'. Opportunities exist but would have
to be in keeping with the relevance of the park, space for bench
plaques exist. Long history of peace, trees have reason too.
By Hamish Black.
Mill Lane Open Space West Hampstead
Camden
Open space
Park with peace theme, statue, engraved
paving & metal peace crane. Has a multi-use
games area, 2 play areas & an outdoor gym.
Would need to be discussed with Friends of
Maygrove Peace Park.
Would need to be discussed with
Friends of Maygrove Peace Park.
To existing benches only
Would need to be discussed with
Friends of Maygrove Peace Park.
Would need to be discussed with Friends of
Maygrove Peace Park.
Montpelier Gardens
Camden
Open space
Park with play area, planting & grass areas.
Site due for refurbishment
Site due for refurbishment
Site due for refurbishment
Site due for refurbishment
Site due for refurbishment
PG74
Kentish Town
Oct-12
PG40
Small play area, play centre and some benches, trees, shrubs etc.
Requirement for more benches. Small space with little room,
succluded and dark but could imagine a small plinthed artwork or
monument. In a very left wing area, funding propoasls submitted for
a a refurbishment.
Oct-12
Munster Square
Gardens
Regents Park
Camden
Open space
Opposite St Mary Magdelene Church - Grade II listed
Lawn, mature trees and children's play area
Small artworks possible
Yes
PG30
Oakley Square
Gardens
Camden Town
Camden
Open space
LSPA 1931 protected
Mature trees, formal beds, lawns and a few
benches.
Yes
In periphery or to replace existing
Due to the location of this
Yes
square, benches carry the risk of
becoming a focus of anti social
behaviour so any proposals for
these would need to be
assessed on a case by case
basis.
To existing and new benches
No - surface unsuitable
also possible
Any artworks are likely to be used by
children for playing and climbing so special
consideration will need to be given to any
proposal
Play area, clear grass areas with lots a space. An atmosphere of
play anhd recreation. Surrounded by residential housing. Perhaps a
donation of goal posts.
Oct-12
There is an unusual granite plinthe in Oakley square gardens
PG31
Benches available for plaques. Two 8m diameter raised brick
bedding at wither ends of the park's central path. Clear space for
statue/monument/artwork. Potential for temporary artworks either
side of the path. Surrounded by residential planting and there is a
perfect opportunity for planting. Gate house coat of arms used to be
a toll gate
An ecological garden with a past history of WWII bombing. Bench
from Michael Palin, listed wall & English Heritage. Best
Environmental Garden in Camden in bloom. Very diverse artwork
and history
Oct-12
Phoenix Gardens
West End
Polygon Road/Chalton Somers Town
Street Open Space
Pond Square gardens
Highgate
Camden leased to Phoenix
Gardens
Camden
Camden
PG44
Primrose Gardens
Primrose Hill
Camden
PG56
Purchese Street Open Somers Town
space
Camden
Conservation area
Open space
Area of special character
LSPA 1931 protected
Local SINC. High value nature site - nectar rich planting,
shrubs, wildlife features
Open Space
Lawns and mature trees, large play space,
outdoor gym. Plot 10 play scheme.
Bloomsbury
Camden
Yes
No
Yes
Conservation area
Open space
Area of special character
Registered village green
LSPA 1931 protected
Conservation area
Open space
Two listed telephone kiosks
Mainly hard surface with enclosed lawns
No
around the periphery. Mature trees and a small
number of benches
To replace existing only
Linear square with railings. Central paved area Some carefully chosen and placed artworks
is accessible 24 hours a day.
that reflect the area around the square.
No.
Open space
Medium sized area, mainly grassed. Some
mature trees, a small amount of seating and
children's playground
No. Current has highly
No - surface unsuitable
decorative benches that would
be spoiled by placing plaques on
them
Consideration only to be given to artworks
commissioned by leasees
Yes
Any artworks are likely to be used by
children for playing and climbing so special
consideration will need to be given to any
proposal
To existing benches only
Yes
Oct-12
Conservation area
Open space
Area of special character
Some listed buildings around square
Important centre for medicine
LSPA 1931 protected
No - surface unsuitable
Ponds were drained to allow for public open sapce. Overlooked by
terrace houses. K2 phone box. Mature trees and a bitumen surface,
public loos on the perimeter of the site. Site for events or markets,
provision of benches would be welcomed
Oct-12
Good scope as these would positive enhance Yes
the space
Formal. Well wooded with mature trees. Some Some carefully chosen and placed artworks
high quality statues already installed. Listed
that reflect the area around the square.
water pump on southern concourse. Large
number of memorial bench plaques
Outdoor gym and large playground. Potentially suggest a
maintanence fund. Temporary/permanent artworks/ event space in
N.W. corner. Near by Plot play centre. Also known as polygonia. An
old 60s design play area.
Oct-12
To existing benches only
Yes.
Memorial Tree
Tree/Ground Plaque
Memorial
Oct-12
PG17
Queens Square
Densely planted with walkways and mature and Some small monuments possible in planted
newly planted trees.
areas
No
Yes
No - surface unsuitable
Only as replacements to existing In the southern concourse area
plaques
only
Any artworks are likely to be used by
children for playing and climbing so special
consideration will need to be given to any
proposal
:D
Statue
Memorial
Statue
Memorial
Silver Jubilee Rose
Monument/Rose bowl (not func')
Commemorative
Drinking Fountain
Drinking fountain
Decorative
Water Pump
Other: Water pump
Lead Sculpture (approx' 2.5m high) sitting on a portland stone plinthe with a 'A4' size metal :D
plaque. Despute Queen Charlotte or Queen Anne. 1775
By Patricia Finch. Parent and child in bronze (?). Commissioned by the Friends of Queens :) nr. large overgrown plant
Square. 2001
D
Commemorating the Queen E II silver jubilee, circular 'fountain' approximately 1m diameter
with ground level 'A3' size stone engraved plaques 1977
:)
Oct-12
Surround by terraces (1880) and iron gates. Canoe shaped park
with central paved area. Space for additional benches. Not much
reason to go into the gated green space either side of the paved
area. Perhaps art work/s would be suitable. K2 phone boxes at
either end of park. Also known as marble groves.
Memorial benches, MUGA needs investment. Closed canopy. Space
exists for monuments but memorials may not fit in with atmosphere,
potenial siting Nr S.Entrance. Provision of bins required. Potential
for Murals.
Oct-12
Square is used by patients, staff and visitors Queen Charlotte
to the Neurological Hospital
Andrew Mellor
PG04
In North End section Wild Cherry tree planted by Mabel Groves on her 102nd Birthday.
Other memorials linked to this lady. A double plaque bench, rare species of rose
(Highgroves HRPW, Rose Mable, Rhododendron) 31st Jan 2002
Small (approx' 1.2m high, 0.3m wide) ?
Temporary memorial/commemorative space for events or
monuments (particularily if central bedding is cleared). Lots of
memorial benches and plaques, no space for more benches.
Courtyard area near Mary Ward Centre/ water pump could be used
for commercial space/events area. Pub sign related to Queen
Charlotte whos husband was getting treated near by and hence why
a statue of her exists.
D
Cat
Cast Iron water pump approx' 2m high surrounded by 4 low laying bollards (3 Portland
stone, 1 cast iron) spread across a diameter of approx 3m. Coats of arms of St Andrew &
St George. 1840
Zeplin Bombs
Lanterns and Gates
Small bronze connected to Mary Ward and Alf Barrett cat
Ground plaque to mark the location of the first bombs dropped by Zeplins in WWI
PG64
Quex Road open
space
Red Lion Square
Kilburn
Camden
Open space
Playground and kick about area
Holborn
Camden
Conservation area
Open space
Some listed buildings around square
Rail safeguarding area
LSPA 1931 protected
Very heavily wooded. Two statues reflecting
Some artworks in the peripheral bedding
the radical politics of the area. Some memorial area would be appropriate
benches
Conservation area
Open space
Some listed buildings to one side
Area of special character
LSPA 1931 protected
Open grassed areas.
Mature trees
Very few artworks
Conservation area
Open space
LSPA 1931 protected
Large square surrounded by early Victorian
terraces.
Sparse mature trees
Play area
Lawns
In periphery
No
PG71
Regents Square
Kings Cross
Camden
PG18
Rochester Terrace
Gardens
Kentish Town
Camden
PG38
PG72
PG05
No
No
No
No - surface unsuitable
No
Yes
Yes
Oct-12
Bertrand Russel
Statue (Bust)
Memorial
Fenner Brockway
Statue
Memorial
Small bust (bronze?) on limestone plinthe (total height approx1.8m) in part covered by a
small tree's canopy, does not neccessarily detract from the statue. Near the E. entrance.
:l - :( Graffiti on plinthe
*:D
Statue (~1m high) on limestone plinthe (~1.5m high) directly opposite W. entrance. 1985
Oct-12
Possible siting for statues and sculpture
No
Small number to replace
existing.
Yes
None
Granite Bollard
Art Work
Birds in the tree
Art Work
Decorative
Yes, in periphery and along paths To new and existing benches
Camden
Conservation area
Open space
Nature conservation area
Borough Grade II SINC and Local Nature Reserve. High
value nature site - woodland
Steep site between Russell Nurseries and
Lawn Road. Planted as a nature reserve with
some areas not accessible to the public.
Russell Square
Bedford Estates leased to
Camden
Historically important with original layout restored.
Conservation area
Open space
Surrounded by listed buildings
Area of special character.
Grade II listed
LSPA 1931 protected
Local SINC
Large number of mature trees and open lawned In the borders on the periphery of the square No
areas. Apart from central fountain very little
artwork. Few memorial bench plaques
No
Smooth black granite bollard. Approx' 90cm high and 15cm wide.
:D
Metal work 'helix' frame with sculpted birds wood attached. Approx' 5-7m above ground
level 1998
:l
Mayor of Camden (Cllr Pattison) 14th May 2003
:)
:D
Decorative
Oct-12
Russell Nurseries and Belsize Park
Belsize Wood
Bloomsbury
May consider commemorative play
equipment
None
No - surface unsuitable
No
No - surface unsuitable
On current benches only
Yes
May consider commemorative play
equipment
Any artworks are likely to be used by
children for playing and climbing so special
consideration will need to be given to any
proposal
Mayor of Camden Memorial Tree
Tree
Memorial
Oct-12
Statue
Memorial
Gated. Monument in total stands at 5-6m high and is bronze on a granite plinthe/pedestal.
By Sir Richard Westmacott's 1809 (MDCCCIX)
Fountain
Decorative
Ground level fountain (~2.5m circular diameter) incorporated into paving. Replaced older
disfunctional fountains. 2002
Tree
Memorial
Artwork
Audio
Central Fountain
7/7 Memorial Tree
Breathing Trees
Oct-12
There is space for a monument although it would contradict the
purpose of the space of a throughway/short stop off. Closed canopy,
shady creating dark areas may make a sculpture/monument look
'gloomy'. Tempoary or permanent (novel) art work may be
encouraged. Safety check perhaps required on suspension.
Simiar to camden square, although smallerplay area and no good
exercise area. Space for monuments but may not suit the
atmosphere of the park as it is a residential area.
Part of Russel <
> Estate. Belsize is a N.R. Locked to the public.
Possible link up to Russell nurseries. Bird box/conservation
donation. Opportunity for Art Works.
Oct-12
Francis Duke of Bedford
Small play area which neighbours Quex Rd/Kilburn High Rd and a
primary school. Little space for development.
Two clear spaces available either side of café for events and
temporary installations. A number of memorial trees and benches
exist. A space exists directly opposite the E. entrance in a similar
siting to the Brockway statue on the opposite side of the park. Any
proposals would need to be in keeping with the history and
significance of the square. Site of Pagan worship due to the nearby
conway hall. Oliver Cromwells head is alleged burried there. Great
connection with many famous people.
:D
Eye line crowded by trees, café, benches, fountain. A centre piece
monument is not needed. There is perimeter space near fences/
periphery green space. Take note of careful reconstruction. Ample
space for temporary events.
RAG
status
New artworks, statues & memorials site assessments
Site Code
Site Name
South End Green
South Grove
enclosures
Ward
Hampstead
Highgate
Owner
Camden
Camden
South Grove Square
and Burlington
Triangle
Highgate
Camden
Spedan Close play
area
Hampstead
Camden
St Andrew’s Gardens
Holborn
Private owned, managed by
Camden
PG19
St Benet's Churchyard, Kentish Town
Ospringe Road
Diocese of London leased to
Camden
Historical, conservation, planning and historical
context
Nature conservation
Conservation area
Open space
Area of special character
Drinking Fountain; Tramwaymen's Shelter; Public Lavatories; 2
Telephone kiosks
Registered village green
LSPA 1931 protected
Conservation area
Open space
Area of special character
Registered village green
LSPA 1931 protected
Conservation area
Open space
Area of special character
Contains listed structures
LSPA 1931 protected
Conservation area
Open space
Nature conservation area
Area of special character
Conservation area
Open space
Listed gates
Area of special character
Current state assessment
Statues and public art
Memorial planting
Bench plaques
To existing benches only
Ground plaques
Two small sites, split by South End Road
No
Small western site recently refurbished. Mainly
paved with specially commissioned engraved
sets. Small area of lawn and mature trees
No
Small verges near he junction of South Grove
and Highgate West Hill. Mature trees and
naturalistic planting. Fenced.
No
No
Small island site. Fine lamppost in the centre.
Small number of trees and one new
commemorative tree.
No
To replace existing only
No
No - surface unsuitable
Playground and kick about area
No
No
No
No - surface unsuitable
Other considerations
Object Name
Category
Sub-Category
Survey Date
Description
Condition
No - surface unsuitable
Oct-12
No
No - surface unsuitable
(See below - two sites coupled together) Memorial tree for Doreen
Mostyn. Burial history too.
Oct-12
Oct-12
Spedan Close
Play area provision of benches possible. Not much space outside of
the perimeter fencing for the play area.
Oct-12
Local SINC
Notes
Large granite drinking fountain (1880 donated by Miss Crump of
Hereford House Hampstead - in memory of William Warburton
Pearce and J B Chamberlain - designed by J H evins and built by
JH Holland of Northwich, Cheshire). Shelter for the tramwaymen and
underground public toilets. Cast iron gates and railings.
Lawns, formal beds, mature and semi mature
Some small artworks might be possible
trees. Naturally plated areas. Large number of
funerary monuments. Drinking fountain.
Small number possible
On the southern side both to
existing benches and new
benches
Branch Hill
Miss Emily Bessie Orbell Drinking
Fountain
Surface not suitable
Drinking Fountain
Decorative
Funerary
Memorial
Undeveloped open space. Topographical variable with some
consitency. Vast opportunities to reonvate. GREEN
Pink/White granite drinking fountain similar to that found in St George's GardenC19th
:D
Oct-12
Clear atmosphere and purpose. There is the potential for donations
to be made to a biodiversity area that could potentially feature a
memorial/commemorative plaque
Funerary monuments
Open space
Small recently refurbished park.
Would need to involve local Home Zone
Group that support the site.
Would need to involve local Home To existing benches only
Zone Group that support the site.
Surface not suitable
:) - :(
Would need to involve local Home Zone
Group that support the site.
John Leverton 1754 - 1850
PG43
History of burial grounds see D.H.
Oct-12
Charles & Ann Fitzroy, -possibly- by John Bacon junior
St George’s Terrace
Primrose Hill
Camden
St George's Gardens
Kings Cross
Camden
PG33
Conservation area
Open space
LSPA 1931 protected
Conservation area
Open space
Some listed buildings to one side
Area of special character
Grade II listed
Narrow, heavily wooded and planted area.
Narrow pathway. Some areas left "wild"
Local SINC. Good nature value - lots of mature trees,
nectar rich planting, shrubs
No
No
No
No - surface unsuitable
High saturation of funerary memorials. Some of No
historical importance
No
Small number to replace
existing.
Yes
Oct-12
PG07
St George the Martyr Obelisk
Funerary
Memorial
Burials
Funerary
Memorial
Drinking Fountain
Drinking Fountain
Decorative
Euterpe, Muse of Music
Statue
Memorial
Approx' 5m high portland stone obelisk. Free of inscription or significant artistic marking
C18th
:)
:l - :)
Numerous burial 'chambers' (approx 1.5-2.5m high), tomb stones, a large urn on plinthe
(1.5m high, Robert Nelson burial). Notable burials inc' Anne Cromwell (grand-daughter of
Oliver), Zachary Macaulay (Anti-slavery campaigner) 1715-1854
Oct-12
A special and historical place that is saturated with funary
monuments. Two charming semi circular seating areas bound by
hedge close to S.W. end of the park. Formerly two burial grounds,
numerous periods of investment/regeneration. Note weathering of
many of the monuments due to harsh urban environment. Nelson
and Cromwell connections. Ground stones mark the divide between
the two perviously sperated churches.
Pink/White granite drinking fountain (1.5m high, 1.5m wide) July 1884
St Giles in the Fields
Covent Garden
Church leased to Camden
PG08
St James' Gardens
Euston
Camden
Conservation area
Open space
Area of special character
Listed lynch gate
Last surviving area of The Rookeries
Open space
Growth area
Area of special character
Monument, obelisk and drinking fountain listed
Lawned with mature trees
Some funerary monuments
Small statue or monument possible
No
Some could be placed on
existing benches
Yes
Tomb stones, chambers etc
Funerary
Memorial
Yellow terracota statue by C Fitzroy Doll. Previously cited Apollo Inn Tott' Ct Rd. 1898
:)
Two burial pits for the black death 1731-1852
*:( hand missing
:)
John Leverton
:)
Oct-12
Local SINC
Mature trees, lawns, some formal planting,
Yes
small number of funerary monuments, ball park
Some opportunity in the periphery To existing and new benches
and to replace existing
possible
No - surface unsuitable
May be impacted by HS2 proposals so no
future development
Ground Tomb
Funerary
Burial chamber
Funerary
Celtic Cross
Funerary
Memorial
:)
Commercial space at entrance. Small play area at the back away
from Tott' Ct Rd/Ox' Rd. Potential space for a mural, little other
space and a closed canopy makes for a dim space. Play equipment
donations or church donations.Wxecution Site, Claude Duval,
Dualling ground, see D.H. for history.
Space for monument although not large area available. MUGA. HS2
threat. Metal fountain. Links to trade, fever, sculptor Rosi (architect
too).
:)
PG27
Oct-12
St Martin's Gardens
Camden Town
Camden
PG34
Open space
Good nature value - small conservation area including
Old burial ground of St Martins church. Opposite grade 1 listed All meadow, mature trees throughout, shrubs
Saints Church and bounded on three sides by the rear of residential
properties.
Grassed areas with mature trees and formal
flower beds. Children play area and good
supply of benches. Large number of funerary
artworks including memorials to Charles
Dibden, John Barrow and George Sweeney
Limited space at the eastern end
Large number of mature trees, Lawns.
Contains some important memorials - for
example
The Hardy Tree
The Soane Mausoleum
Burdett-Couts sundial
William Goodwin and Mary Wollstonecraft
memorial
Thomas Flaxman memorial
No
No
Yes, to existing benches
Yes
May consider commemorative play
equipment
Any artworks are likely to be used by
children for playing and climbing so special
consideration will need to be given to any
proposal
Obelisk
Memorial
Memorial
Charles & Ann Fitzroy, -possibly- by John Bacon junior
Cobbled Mound
Art Work
Urn
Renovation Plaque
Funerary
Wall Plaque
Commemorative
To mark the renovation of the park in A2 size, chisled engraving. 10th June 2006
Drinking Fountain
Drinking Fountain
Decorative
Pink and black grantie drinking fountain donated by Messrs Maples of Tott' Ct Rd
:D
:)
Oct-12
:l
:D
:)
Charles Dibdin
Monument/Funerary
Memorial
Erected by the Kentish Town Music Appreciation Society). Large Celtic cross 2.5m high,
limestone. 1889
Burdett-Courtts Memorial Sundial
Memorial/Statue
Memorial
Fountain
Memorial
Funerary/Tree
Memorial/Commemorative
Blue memorial fountain, first foundation stone layed by B-C. June 1877
Memorial
~1865 during construction of railway line and subsequent regeneration of St Pancras
:)
Church. Bodies exhumed and head stones needed a place to rest. T. Hardy archiect at the
time oversaw the railway constructuion and St P's chruch changes. Tomrstones layed in
circles surrounding a tree. 1865
:D
Historic park with an uncluttered eye line and a few tomb
monuments. Potential for a nature conservation area in a gated
burial area that is in need of work. Tomb Stones surround perimeter
bricked walls. (Note Geoff Hill - Waterlow Ranger, has Batty
memorial, obelisk and numerous other items)
:D
St Pancras’ Gardens
St Pancras
Camden
Conservation area
Open space
Contains a number of listed memorials and structures
Nature conservation area
Grade II listed
Borough Grade II SINC. Good interest - mature trees
throughout, nature areas including some wildflower
planting, shrubs
Only to replace existing
Some scope for new benches
Yes
Designed by G. Highton of Brixton and Manufactured by H Daniel and Co (Cemetary
masons of highgate) and features relief carving by Signor Facigna. Large portland stone,
marble, red mansfield stone and granite monument/artwork/statue ~ 4m high. Mosiac and
relief too. Iron fence layed around perimeter ~10m diameter. Steps leading up from P'cr's
Rd entrance June 1877
Burdett-Courtts Memorial Fountain
Hardy Tree
:) some msoiac/relief missing.
Soanne Family Tomb
William Godwin Tomb
Funerary
Memorial
Tomb of Thomas Flaxman
Funerary
Gardeners Cottage Plaque
PG68
Memorial
Oct-12
Funerary
Area on raised embankment neighbouring the railway wall. Potential
for exhibition space or memorial, secluded. E. side of the church
similar to St Georges density/abundance. W. side space for
biodiversity area, in line of clear sunlight in the morning and into the
afternoon, some shaded canopy. Scope for donation to
replace/restore decayed tombs (has been done in the chruchyard).
Burdett-Courtts was a wealthy ladn owner and founded the Holly
lodge estate that took women off the street. Charles Dickens,
Bodasea, Cromwell.
Grade 1 listed musoleum (K. Marx is only other G1 listed Fu monument in London)
provided insipration for K2 telephone boxes. 1816
Beatles Bench
Commemorative
Church Obelisk
Also buried with Mary Wollanstonecraft. 1836
Wall Plaque
Famous sculptor 1840
Commemorative
:D
Bench & Bench Plaque
A plaque tp commemorate visit of the beatles to the park and the bench in 1968.
?
Monument
See red above
:)
:D
PG60
Sumatra Road open
space
West Hampstead
Camden
Open space
Playground and kick about area
No
No
No
No
May consider commemorative play
equipment
Swiss Cottage open
space
Swiss Cottage
Camden
Open space
Open space surrounded by library, sports
centre, community centre & theatre. Has a
water feature, play area & outdoor gym.
No. little space for it.
No.
No , unsuitable
No - surface unsuitable.
May consider commemorative play
equipment
Small MUGA, Succluded play area with lots of shrubs, bushes.
Space for v.small nature area.
Oct-12
Running Water
Fountain/ Art Work
Decorative
Hampstead Figure
Art work
Decorative
PG55
Oct-12
Designed by arctiect Gustafson Porter. 25m x 5m. 7 water spouts 'firing' water down dark
paved area, a few mm deep. Surround by terraced/tiered grassed landscape. Can be
draineed and used as a space for the theatre and other events http://www.earchitect.co.uk/london/swiss_cottage_park.htm 1964
:D
Well develpped area near Hampstead theatre. Muga/Astro in
depression. Outdorr gym. Small trees. Small playground. Not much
seating vibrant area surrounds (cafes etc). Used to be the site of the
Freud statue, David Bellamy memorial tree and numerous art works.
:D
By F. E. McWilliam, large bronze. Microscopic mineral resemblance. ~2m high, 1.5m wide
& 1.5m deep.
Talacre Gardens
Kentish Town
Camden
Open space
Strategic view corridor
Park with 2 play areas, multi-use games area & Would need to be discussed with Friends of
large grass areas.
Talacre Gardens
Would need to be discussed with
Friends of Talacre Gardens
Yes, to existing benches
No - surface unsuitable.
Would need to be discussed with Friends of Cllr tree
Talacre Gardens
Tree
Memorial
PG52
MUGA, log play area, ample open space, sports centre, and further
development on railway side. Oportunity for seating, memorial trees,
art works, planting, murals, space for events. Town green status,
aspplication for its own borehole to be dug for brewery. Connection
with travellers too.
Oct-12
Tavistock Square
Bloomsbury
Bedford Estates leased to
Camden
Historically important with original layout restored .
Conservation area
Open space
Surrounded by listed buildings .
Area of special character
LSPA 1931 protected
Moderate saturation for statues. High number
of bench plaques
No
No
Only as replacements to existing Yes
plaques
Very limited opportunities until the siting of
the 7/7 memorial is agreed
Conscientious Objectors
Monument
Commemorative
Tree & Ground plaque
Memorial
Tree & Ground plaque
Memorial
Statue
Memorial
Memorial to International Conscientious Objectors Day. Large grey sandstone rock (~2m
across, ~1m high, ~1.5m deep. 15th May 1994
Hiroshima Tree
:D
Tree and ground plaque, almost shaped like an mushroom cloud 1967
Lots of memorial benches and trees accompanied by bouquets of
flowers. Cobbled semi circular area suitable for seasonal
commercial space. Perhap events would me more appropriate!!
Covered canopy, space around perimeter fences. Nr. Bus bomb 7/7.
:) Rubbish surr'
3m high, small, underdeveloped canopy 1968
John Barbiroli
:D
Ghandi
PG10
Oct-12
Plinthe approx 2.5m across, 3m high, sculpture approx 0.9m. Ghandi in lotus seated
position. By Fredda Brilliant, Bronze on Portland stone plinthe
26th June 2004
:)
Plinthe of portland stone ~1.5m high, bust is ~ A3 paper size. Bronze. 1926
Virginia Wolf
4m High cicled seating area. By Edward Lutyens (seating)/ A. G. Walker (Sculpture)
Statue (Bust)
Memorial
Statue
Memorial
Louisa Brandreth Aldrich Blake
The Warren
Fitzrovia
Camden
PG21
Waterlow Park
Highgate
Camden
PG01
West End Green
West Hampstead
Camden
PG62
PG73
Westbere Copse open West Hampstead
space
Camden
Whitfield Gardens
Camden
Fitzrovia
PG13
PG20
Wicklow Street Open
Space
Holborn
Camden
Conservation area
Open space
Area of special character
Conservation area
Open space
Metropolitan open space
Nature conservation area
Area of special character
Contains number listed structures
Grade II listed
Playground and floodlit games area
Borough Grade I SINC. High value nature site - parts of
29 acres
park managed as nature areas, nectar rich planting, ponds, Large and diverse tree collection.
mature trees throughout, meadows
Large areas of lawn, formal panting, benches
and small lake.
Dedicated wildlife area
Conservation area
Open space
LSPA 1931 protected
Open space
Nature reserve
No
Opportunities in appropriate locations
No
To replace existing with limited
opportunities for new planting
No
No new benches but some
plaques to existing benches
possible
No - surface unsuitable
:D
:D
May consider commemorative play
equipment
Play area, small court yard. A central paved and cobbled space.
MUDA. Murals on playground walls, hard metal play equipment.
Temporary installations or event space.
Lauderdale house, 3 ponds, benches, grass open space, bedding,
glasshouse park centre. Remains of C17 garden walls. Two
sundials. Bronze statue of Sir Sydney Waterlow (by F A Taubman).
Underground bunkers. Andrew Marvel, missing plaques, Lauderdale
house, gove sundial, stone sculptures, gates and chimneys
Oct-12
At the bandstand, near Lauderdale Any proposals will need to fit to the aims of
house and at the Waterlow Centre the governing trust
Oct-12
Lawns, mature trees and some peripheral
Small sculptures in the periphery
planting.
Contains a drinking fountain and memorial
plaque and tree commemorating the coronation
of Edward VII in 1902.
Benches
No - existing trees are large and
would overshadow
To existing benches. 2-3 new
benches possible
Yes
Borough Grade I SINC and Local Nature Reserve. High
value nature site - woodland, meadow, pond
Miles Fountain
Drinking Fountain
Memorial
Coronation Tree
Tree
Commemorative
Speckled granite drinking fountain and obelisk. 4 stainless steel taps and 2 step ups. 1897 :D
Oct-12
:D
Open to the public at the weekend. Settled in, mature. 'wild' nature
reserve. Provision of a memorial pond, fund for community groups.
Oct-12
Conservation area
Open space
Area of special character
Whole area taken up by adventure playground
and children's nursery
Conservation area
Open space
Playground and kick about area
No
No
No
No - surface unsuitable
May consider commemorative play
equipment
Through way near Tott' C't Rd. Ample seating some trees.
(Apparently an art work by the free form arts trust Glass information
plaques - has it been removed). Tomb on the ground, mural. Mural,
glass Aws and 2 other memorials.
Oct-12
No
No
No
No - surface unsuitable
May consider commemorative play
equipment
:D of play equip'
Oct-12
Neighbours roads and a church. Small site with little space.
20th Dec 1902
No space for monuments or statues. Allowance for park donations
towards play equipment. Memorial plaques on play equipment may
not be desireable.
RAG
status
New artworks, statues & memorials site assessments
Site Code
Site Name
Ward
Owner
Key to RAG
Red
Amber
Green
SINC
LSPA 1931
Sites of Importance for Nature
Location listed under the
Historical, conservation, planning and historical
context
No or very limited opportunities
Some opportunities for specific proposals
Wide range of opportunities
Nature conservation
Current state assessment
Statues and public art
Memorial planting
Bench plaques
Ground plaques
Other considerations
Object Name
Category
Sub-Category
Survey Date
Description
Condition
Notes
RAG
status