Marylebone in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Gardens · Paddington Street
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
1. The Gardens - Paddington Street Marker
Before passing into the care of the Municipal Authority in 1885 for use as a public garden this land was known as St. Georges Burial Ground and was so used from 1731 to 1857. The land continues to be consecrated and its present day use and amenities are sanctioned by the church authorities
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 51° 31.23′ N, 0° 9.279′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Marylebone. It is on Paddington Street east of Chiltern Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is in the southern portion of Paddington Street Gardens, located just a few steps from the entrance on the south side of Paddington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 Paddington Street, City of Westminster, England W1U 5BJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chateaubriand (within shouting distance of this marker); The Swedish War Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Apple Boutique (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); F Section, Special Operations Executive Memorial (about 150 meters away); William Pitt the Younger
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Also see . . . Paddington Street Gardens. Excerpt:
The gardens were built in the 18th century as additional burial grounds for the St Marylebone Parish Church. The land on the south side was donated by Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer in 1730. The land on the north side was later purchased in 1771.(Submitted on March 4, 2026.)
The two burial grounds (either side of Paddington Street) were closed to burials in 1814. The Metropolitan Public Gardens Association arranged for the burial grounds to be opened as a public recreation ground in 1885, and the Association's landscape gardener Fanny Wilkinson (Britain's first female professional landscape gardener) laid out the gardens. The original lime and London plane trees survive. The gardens were officially opened on 6 July 1886 by Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
2. The Gardens · Paddington Street Marker
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
3. Paddington Street Gardens, looking south (taken from a few steps south of the marker)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 31 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
