Victorian bandstand reinstated in Red Cross Garden
When Red Cross Garden was restored to its Victorian glory eight years ago, one notable feature was incomplete: the bandstand.
Now the bandstand has been rebuilt thanks to £18,000 granted to Bankside Open Space Trust by Borough, Bankside & Walworth Community Council from its Cleaner Greener Safer Fund.
The new bandstand is the latest stage in the restoration of the Victorian garden laid out by social housing and urban garden pioneer Octavia Hill.
It was unveiled last month at a Christmas event in the garden.
"I am delighted that Southwark Council's CGS funding was able to support the restoration of Red Cross Garden," said Cllr Darren Merrill, cabinet member for environment, recycling, community safety and volunteering.
"The Red Cross Garden has such a rich history and importance to the community and its recent improvement of the bandstand has helped more people come and enjoy this wonderful garden.
"I'm sure the late Octavia Hill would be very proud of all the work done and I'm glad Southwark Council's CGS funding has been able to support her vision."
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