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Monument Number 1508576

Hob Uid: 1508576
Location :
Greater London Authority
City of Westminster
Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TQ2813383423
Summary : A children's playground situated to the south of The Amphitheatre (Monument HOB UID 1507931) in London Zoo. The playground was designed by the Zoo's architect John Toovey in 1971 and at the time was noted for its safety and creativity of its design, especially in the use of car tyre swings slung from stressed arches. The play equipment was provided by SMP (Landscapes) Limited and the maze panel designs by Banks and Miles.
More information : A children's playground situated to the south of The Amphitheatre (Monument HOB UID 1507931) in London Zoo. The playground was designed by the Zoo's architect John Toovey in 1971 and at the time was noted for its safety and creativity of its design, especially in the use of car tyre swings slung from stressed arches. The play equipment was provided by SMP (Landscapes) Limited and the maze panel designs by Banks and Miles. (1)

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Monument Period Name : Late 20th Century
Display Date : Built 1971
Monument End Date : 1971
Monument Start Date : 1971
Monument Type : Childrens Playground
Evidence : Structure

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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 947
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Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1991-01-01
End Date : 1992-12-31