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Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park
In or near London.
Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park — park in London Borough of Southwark, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lambeth North · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park is a public park in the United Kingdom. Named after Geraldine Mary Maffett. Wikidata describes it as: "park in London Borough of Southwark, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.4962°, -0.1099°.
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Official information
The Imperial War Museum London offers insights into the impact of war on society through its extensive collections and exhibitions. Visitors can explore various galleries that showcase art, personal stories, and historical artifacts related to conflicts from the First World War to the present day.
From the Wikipedia article
Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park is a public park in Kennington, South London. Maintained by the London Borough of Southwark, it is bounded by Lambeth Road, Kennington Road, St George's Road and Brook Drive. It covers an area of 5.9 hectares (15 acres). The grounds of the park surround its central feature, the Imperial War Museum London.
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Background
History
The park was opened in 1934 after the land was gifted to the 'splendid struggling mothers of Southwark' by Harold Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Rothermere. The park was named in remembrance of Rothermere's mother, Geraldine Mary Harmsworth. The park received its first Green Flag Award in 2012. The award was renewed in 2013.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4962, -0.1099
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 7PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Phone
- +44 20 7416 5000
- Nearest railway station
- Lambeth North — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15221547 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park - geograph.org.uk - 492856.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park?
- Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 7PT), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park?
- Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park — park in London Borough of Southwark, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park?
- The nearest railway station is Lambeth North, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE1 7PT.
- Is Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park free to visit?
- Yes, Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park?
- The nearest railway station is Lambeth North, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 7PT.