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103- On the instructions of the Council the Cemeteries
Committee considered the subject of laying out
additional land for burials at Putney Vale Cemetery.
Before the preparation of a scheme for this purpose it was thought
desirable to consider whether further land was required. There is
considerable demand for the highest priced spaces in the cemetery,
and the Committee considered it would be a great advantage to
the cemetery if the high land adjoining Wimbledon Common, and
situate between the cemetery and Stag Lane, could be acquired,
with the view of providing spaces of this description, and for
which it was eminently suitable. The Council adopted this view,
and after negotiation with the owners decided, subject to the
approval of the Local Government Board, to purchase an area of
29 acres, 3 roods, 2 poles at the price of £350 per acre. The Board
held a public enquiry into the Council's proposal, and on the 3rd
April, 1912, formally approved the purchase, and sanctioned a
loan therefor. Steps are being taken to redeem the tithe rent
charge payable on this and other land belonging to the Council at
Putney Vale.
104. With regard to the laying out of the land the Council
decided to retain the services of Mr. Thomas H. Mawson, a landscape
architect who has had considerable experience in this kind of work,
to prepare plans and designs, and to give an estimate of the cost
of tree planting. The Borough Engineer is also preparing an
estimate of the cost of drainage, formation of walks and
carriageways, fencing, etc.
Putney Vale
Cemetery.
Avenue,
Putney Vale.
105. The growth of the shrubs in the Avenue at the entrance
to Putney Vale Cemetery appeared to be affected
by the adjoining trees, and some of the shrubs
died. As the avenue is considered to be a very fine one the Council
were anxious to preserve its appearance, and asked the London
County Council to allow the Chief Officer of the Parks and Open
Spaces Department to advise the Council as to dealing with the
trees and shrubs. This request was acceded to, and the works
suggested by the Chief Officer are being carried out under the
supervision of the Borough Engineer.
106. The memorial to the Huguenots, referred to in the last
report (p. 65), has been erected in the Huguenot
Burial Ground, East Hill, and was unveiled on the
21st October, 1911, when the Mayor, on behalf of the Council,
took charge of the memorial.
I)
Huguenot
Burial Ground.