Postman’s Park
My folks have been visiting recently. This means that I have been busy over the past few weeks entertaining them with the sights of London. And because they have been here quite a few times in the past, this is no mean feat.
However, my trusty standby for the jaded visitor to London has delivered once again. Postman’s Park, tucked away in a small green corner of the City of London, is one man’s tiled tribute to the forgotten heroes of 19th century London.
If haven’t already been there, then go and have your heartstrings pulled right now.
May 6th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Never heard of it – I’m thinking of doing a cycling day around London soon – so may put this on the list..
Did you see this grave that Piley found just up the road from where we live (he’s a fellow Southender)
Ann Freeman (born March 1837, died March 1879) has the following
Here lies a weak and sinful worm,
the vilest of her race,
saved through God’s electing love,
his free and sovereign grace
http://piley.blogspot.com/2009/04/grave-words.html
May 6th, 2009 at 11:50 am
You should definitely go PM. It’s easily found and included on a wander between the Barbican and Smithfields. There is a whole shelter full of the memorials and some are quite touching.
More location information is here, but it will be in your A-Z:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postman’s_Park
I did see that on Piley’s blog. Fascinating! Just imagine the kind of person who would even conceive having that inscribed on someone’s gravestone.
May 6th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
That looks really cool. I hope that you are having a good time with your parents. Take care. Cheers!
May 6th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
I’d vaguely heard of this but thanks for jogging my memory. There are loads of really nice little parks like this all within lunch-hour walking distance of my work (Bunhill Fields is another good one). I’m going to try it out one day next week…
May 6th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Thanks Keith. The parents are fine, although a little intense. I’m sure you know how it is!
Ah, Hoops, you too should definitely make the visit if it’s close to your work. For my part, I’ve been meaning to go to Bunhill Fields for quite some time. Apparently there are some famous people buried there and well, it always looks nice when I see it from the bus window.
May 7th, 2009 at 8:51 am
A lovely little piece of Victoriana, isn’t it?