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Gardening Department
Hob Uid: 1507709
Location : Greater London Authority City of Westminster Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TQ2816783667
Summary : The Gardening Department at London Zoo is situated to the east of the East Footbridge on the north bank of Regents Canal. This site has been used for greenhouses since 1920 with the current buildings dating to 1963. The role of this department is to propagate plants, including many exotic species, to be used within the enclosures and public areas of the Zoo.
More information : The Gardening Department at London Zoo is situated to the east of the East Footbridge on the north bank of Regents Canal. This site has been used for greenhouses since 1920 with the current buildings dating to 1963. The role of this department is to propagate plants, including many exotic species, to be used within the enclosures and public areas of the Zoo. (1)

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Monument Period Name : Early 20th Century
Display Date : Used here since 1920
Monument End Date : 1920
Monument Start Date : 1920
Monument Type : Glasshouse
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Mid 20th Century
Display Date : Constructed 1963
Monument End Date : 1963
Monument Start Date : 1963
Monument Type : Glasshouse
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 90528
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 28 SE 909
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Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1991-01-01
End Date : 1992-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Gardening Department