Plaque Wording:
Framed by the towering cedar of Lebanon trees is the rear view of Pitzhanger Manor House, designed by the renowned architect Sir John Soane. This park was created bewteen 1801 and 1806 as grounds for Pitzhanger Manor House. Soane worked closely with John Haverfield, a leading landscape designer from Kew, to create strong visual links between house and park. This formal lawn and flower garden are characteristic of the Regency style, with the landscape framng views of the house and park.
Plaque Wording:
{A laurel wreath surrounding the entwined letter: H B.}
To commemorate the services of Henry Burt, J. P. who was the originator of the proposal to purchase the Palace and Park for the people. His courage, assiduity, and strenuous efforts were rewarded and on the 18th of May, 1901, the Park was opened to the public. His subsequent services and splendid financial help should here be recorded and his name held in remembrance by all who appreciate this great public possession.
By order of the Trustees, 1921.