Kensington and Chelsea in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Ropers Garden
The Worshipful the Mayor
Councillor Lady Heath laid this stone
on 11th March, 1964 to commemorate
the constructon of Ropers Garden
on the site of buildings destroyed
by parachute mine on 17th april 1941.
The site of this garden formed part
of the marriage gift of Thomas More
to William and Margaret Roper in 1521.
Architects Bridgewater Shepheard & Epstein
Contractors Marshall-Andrew & Co
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 51° 28.969′ N, 0° 10.279′ W. Marker is in Kensington and Chelsea, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Chelsea Embankment and Old Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Chelsea Embankment. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kensington and Chelsea, England SW3 5DQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sir Jacob Epstein Sculpture (a few steps from this marker); Chelsea Embankment (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Thomas More (within shouting distance of this marker); George Sparkes (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Hans Sloane B.A.P. (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Carlyle (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Boy David (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Ralph Vaughn Williams O.M. (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kensington and Chelsea.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.