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Those are indeed very moving.
Thank you.
NiC | Homepage | 25.11.04 - 7:47 a.m. | #
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These days such people would be far more likely to have a hollow, glitzy TV bash thrown in their honour, only to be forgotten half an hour later, rather than these much more understated and yet infinitely more heartwarming memorials.
Dave | Homepage | 25.11.04 - 8:58 a.m. | #
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I was particularly touched by John Cranmer's epitaph.
Not only did he sacrifice his own lif saving a stranger, but a *foreign* stranger at that! Truly a noble gesture.
Le Bob | 25.11.04 - 10:09 a.m. | #
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They have something similar in Toronto, 100 plaques with each year marked by the death of someone in a workplace accident. The last plaque being left empty in recognition of the people yet to die
Who would have thought there was one in London...
Tom reynolds | Homepage | 25.11.04 - 3:27 p.m. | #
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When I went there last year, written in chalk was "We can be heroes just for one day"
Zev | 25.11.04 - 6:30 p.m. | #
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I visited the park last year and found them whilst there for another reason. Those plaques say more in a few words about the stature of those who died than any amount of coverage in todays celebrity magazines.
Anyone who finds themselves in the area should detour for a rewarding half hours reading.
Kennamatic | Homepage | 26.11.04 - 9:41 p.m. | #
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I've wanted to blog about this place for ages! It's one of my favourite spots in London! But not having a home computer or digital camera would not have done this gem justice. Thank you.
Each & every rare time I go to the Museum of London, I make a point of stopping there. The tranquility & humbleness of the plaques are amazing!
I wonder if anyone has ever done a book on all these hidden, mostly forgotten, WORKING CLASS HEROES?
A gap in the market for an amateur historian somewhere surely?
Sincere thank you for mentioning it.
Gawblimeyman | Homepage | 29.11.04 - 12:53 p.m. | #
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This is indeed a lovely park. I only found it because there is a geocache in the grounds. The memorial is heartbreaking.
Kat | Homepage | 30.11.04 - 10:26 p.m. | #
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I've actually helped the gardener who looks after that patch. While I was working at Waterers. Nothing more annoying in the City than cigarette butts to sweep up in a park. Hardly makes you feel satisfied as a gardener. And it's so ridiculous to see the other side of the fence from the office workers who desperately repair to green enclaves to escape office hell. It's an indigestible contrast.
Gerry | Homepage | 30.11.04 - 11:29 p.m. | #
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im so proud of my great grandfather george fredrick simonds whom is listed on the plaque at postmans park
jeff simons | 24.12.05 - 7:31 p.m. | #
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