Hyde Abbey Garden, Winchester's Golden Jubilee project, was opened on 2nd June 2003 to mark the 50th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The garden is a to commemorate the last known resting place of King Alfred the Great, his Queen Ealswith and their son Edward the Elder. The 3 stone slabs mark the site of the 3 royal graves and the garden itself marks out the medieval church of Hyde Abbey which was founded in 1110 and dissolved and demolished in 1538. Hyde Abbey Garden leads onto the North Walls Park
That's an interesting way to mark what unfortunately is no more.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great park, with tennis courts and walking paths
ReplyDeleteThe stone slabs are a magnificent way to remember.
ReplyDeleteI remember the Queen's Silver Jubilee since at the time I lived in London!
There were lots of street parties for the Queen's Silver Jubliee - I went dressed as a Beefeater to ours!
ReplyDeleteYou as a Beefeater?! We want pictures!
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