By the late 19th century central burial grounds in London were full to overflowing and so it became necessary to move them out into the country. Sir Edwin Chadwick a sanitary reformer, wrote a report in 1843, that it would be in the public interest to keep the old burial grounds open as public green spaces. It took until 1877 for an act of parliament to be passed to see his recommendations eventuate. Drury Garden in Soho is one of the five public gardens that were created.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Drury Lane Gardens
By the late 19th century central burial grounds in London were full to overflowing and so it became necessary to move them out into the country. Sir Edwin Chadwick a sanitary reformer, wrote a report in 1843, that it would be in the public interest to keep the old burial grounds open as public green spaces. It took until 1877 for an act of parliament to be passed to see his recommendations eventuate. Drury Garden in Soho is one of the five public gardens that were created.