Happy to report this place bends towards the Mother-Nature-knows-best, wilding kind of resting place, in common with the 'Magnificent Seven', those grand (& much more landed) Victorian cemeteries of much renown and excellent PR. Of note, two other comments: due to this garden's small dimensions, the oxygen generators (plants) are rather up against it, boxed in on all sides as they are by the typical 3+3 lane local petrol/diesel highway, a scale so obviously bloated and pro-car that it has been almost banished from South, East and North London with only positive effects for the other road users and those who like to breathe air; yet they are still common in west London. At a guess, there may be still just enough vocal gas-guzzling upper-middle showoffs left to bully the authorities here that the right to accelerate and brake a Porsche SUV in 200 yard stretches between each set of traffic lights trumps the value of a healthy generation of children with a planet to live on. Why anyone ever said west London was the superior part, with motorway traffic on practically every other corner,...
Read moreThe St John's Wood Church Garden is an oasis of peace and tranquility set in the heart of busy and bustling St John's Wood. The space has wooden benches situated beneath the shade of the many mature and established trees. The park have clean and well maintained public lavatories, both for men and woman. It should be pointed out that access to the lavatories is only available from the outside of the park. The park has a children's area, with lots of equipment for youngsters to exercise on and entertain themselves. When I visited St. John's Wood Church Park there were a number of families and groups of friends enjoying the delights of a picnic. St John's Wood Church Park is a,wonderful asset...
Read moreWhat a beautiful moment at St John’s Wood High Street when a group of horses passed by unexpectedly! The atmosphere turned warm and welcoming as people in the area stopped to watch. It wasn’t a planned event, but it brought spontaneous joy—locals couldn’t take their eyes off the horses, filming and smiling as they passed. A lovely surprise that made the day feel special and reminded us of the charm in everyday moments. Just a short stroll away, St John’s Wood Church Gardens added to the peaceful vibe always a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the greenery in the...
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