St George's Park, Tower Hamlets

St George's Park, Tower Hamlets, London

Visited August 2015

St George's Park in the London borough of Tower Hamlets is the former churchyard of St George's in the East, one of the 6 remaining Hawksmoor churches in London. The churchyard stopped being used in the early Victorian period, and in the mid-19th century it became a public park. The gravestones have been moved to the surrounding walls, with only a couple of larger tombs left 'in situ'. The park is tucked away, with a wildlife garden, grassy areas and the ruined remains of the old 'Nature Study Museum' (opened in 1904, until WW2), itself in the old mortuary building. There are some fascinating gravestones to be seen, so it's worth having a look at. And be sure to take the time to see the mural to the Cable Street Battle on the wall of the town hall on your way out/in.

The Battle of Cable Street Mural

The remains of the Nature Study Museum