{On a plaque at the base of the sculpture:} This is a memorial to all those now deceased who have worked on behalf of the Thames Tidal Defences. This includes former employees, colleagues and suppliers who contributed to our work over many years. We also remember those who lost their lives during the construction of the Thames Barrier and associated defences. We hope that this will provide a place for the family and friends of all those recognised here to reflect and remember, with affection, their loved ones. In particular we acknowledge those who passed away whilst they were based at the Th ..read more

{Above the Christian fish symbol:} Nothing is distant from God. The dying words of the mother of St Augustine are offered here by the Worshipful Company of Brewers in celebration of the second millennium of the birth of Jesus Christ our lord ..read more

In memory of Alec Roy, Chairman of the Lee Valley Park, 1981 - 1986. From his family ..read more

Myddelton House. Edward Augustus Bowles, 1865 - 1954, botanist & horticulturist, lived here. London Borough of Enfield ..read more

{On the plinth:} The gift of C. T. P. Metcalf, 1879 ..read more

Michael (Micky) Powell, 28th June 1951 - 14th September 2013. Gone ... but never forgotten ..read more

Walpole Park Opened for the use of the public, 1st May 1901 by the Rt. Hon. Lord George Hamilton, MP for the Ealing Division of Middlesex, Secretary of State for India. Purchased by the Ealing District Council in the year 1899 from Sir Spencer Walpole KCB, for the sum of £40,000, one fourth of which was contributed by the Middlesex County Council. Members of the District Council 1899: Sir E. Montague Nelson, KCMG - Chairman H. C. Green - Vice Chairman A. T. Tyer - Chairman of the Highways Committee {followed by a list of 13 members - see Subjects commemorated for the names} William Ruston - C ..read more

London Stone This is a fragment of the original piece of limestone once securely fixed in the ground now fronting Cannon Street Station.  Removed in 1742 to the north side of the street, in 1798 it was built into the south wall of the Church of St Swithun London Stone which stood here until demolished in 1962.  Its origin and purpose are unknown but in 1188 there was a reference to Henry, son of Eylwin de Londenstane, subsequently Lord Mayor of London ..read more

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{The slate edging on one side of the drive carries this inscription:} Famous architect John Soane created a theatrical entrance to his home, through a Roman-style triumphal arch the curved carriage drive gradually reveals Pitzhanger's elegant facade ..read more