Staines-upon-Thames in Surrey, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Lammas Recreational Park
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, September 9, 2023
1. Lammas Recreational Park Marker
The site of this building is part of 15˝ acres of Lammas land presented for the purpose of a public recreation ground by John Ashby Eso D.L. J.P. to the Urban District Council of Staines, the members in this year being
H. Fear. J.P., C.C., Chairman
W.H. Augur. L. Dexter. J. Dommett. J. Drake. R. Fox Warner. P. Freeman. H.W. Green. G. Grimes. T.S. Hanscome. T.J.F. Robinson. W.W. Whittington.
H.S. Freeman. Clerk
E.J. Barrett. Assoc. M. P0Inst C.E. Architect
C.Groom Son & Co Ltd Builders
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 51° 26.148′ N, 0° 31.311′ W. Marker is in Staines-upon-Thames, England, in Surrey. Marker can be reached from Wraysbury Road. Marker is located on the main building in the park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Lammas Recreational Park, Staines-upon-Thames, England TW18 4TS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Coal Duty Post (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Hythe (approx. half a kilometer away); Staines War Memorial (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Trafalgar Way (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Roll Out The Lino
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Regarding Lammas Recreational Park. On opening in 1922 this park was known as The Ashby Recreation Ground and the building referred to by the plaque was a changing hut.
The land here had always been known as lammas, the council changed the name of the park to reflect this in 1993.
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, September 9, 2023
2. Lammas Recreational Park Marker
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, September 9, 2023
3. Lammas Recreational Park
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, September 9, 2023
4. Marker at the entrance to the park
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, September 9, 2023
5. The Park's Original Name
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, September 9, 2023
6. Lammas Recreational Park
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 9, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
