Fountain

we have managed to read the texts on the sides of the old fountain
one side reads:
This public garden
Has been laid out and
Completed at the
sole cost of
Charles Clement Walker
Esquire:
of Lilleshall Old Hall
Shropshire
one of Her Majesty's
justices of the Peace
For the counties of
Salop and Stafford
A native of the parish of
Clerkenwell
For the free use of the
inhabitants therof For
Health, Recreation And
Enjoyment
-----*-----------

And in affectionate
Remembrance of His mother
Agnes Walker
Long resident In the PARISH
---1885---

The other side reads:

This Garden
Was opened for the
use of the public By
Her Grace the
Duchess of Sutherland
And
Countess of Cromartie
July 17, 1885

FT article

this is a very interesting article about a lady in San francisco who decided to brighten up her grey neighbourhood by ripping up the pavement and planting a garden

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Improving Wilmington Square Gardens - Suggestions?

There is a good chance that Islington Greenspace will invest money into improvements in Wilmington Square Gardens this winter. There are already a few things which have been suggested: a water butt; fixing the water fountain; mending the hut; creating a woodland flower bed for local residents to garden; choosing wildlife friendly plants to encourage bees, butterflies and birds. If you have suggestions then let us know. What do you most love or find disappointing about the Square? We look forward to hearing from you.

Wilmington Square: Bird feeder altered

The holes in the bird feeder in Wilmington Square have been enlarged (thanks Chris) and new feed put in. This happened a week or so ago but no sign of birds using it yet. Still hopeful.