Plaque Wording: We human beings are passing through a crucial period in our development. Conflict & mistrust have plagues the past century which has brought immeasurable human suffering & environmental destruction. It is in the interests of all of us on this planet that we make a joint effort to turn the next century into an era of peace & harmony. May this Peace Garden become monument to the courage pf the Tibetan people & their commitment to peace. May it remain as a symbol to remind us that human survival depends on living in harmony & on always choosing the path of non-violence in resolving our differences.
The XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet 13 May 1999

Plaque Wording: {top left} The Gatehouse Square development was designed by the Greater London Council for Southwark Council and constructed with funds provided by the Sea Containers Group. The pavement mosaics which decorate this square were designed and made by pupils from the following schools: Aylwin School, Snowsfields Primary School, St. James CofE Primary School, St. joseph's RC Primary School, George Row, Tower Bridge Primary School. The bronze figure 'Great oaks from little acorns grow' was sculptured by Brian Yale.
{top right} This plaque was unveiled on 12th November 1987 by the Mayor Councillor Mrs Dorothy Winters to commemorate the social housing and nearby workshops which provide job opportunities for local people. These developments have been the result of the commitment of the local community, the Greater London Council and the London Borough of Southwark.