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donor of the Park 1889, Lord Mayor of London 

 1 872-73. Erected by public subscription 1 900." '* Why, 

 it's to some chap that was once Lord Mayor," was the 

 remark to her friend, following a close scrutiny of this 

 bald inscription. The impulse to explain the meaning of 

 the word " donor " was irresistible ; it was evidently quite 

 Greek to these two Cockney young ladies. On learning 

 the meaning they were very ready to join in a tribute of 

 gratitude to the giver of such a princely present. Surely 

 a few words expressing such a feeling would have been 

 appropriate on the statue so rightly erected in memory 

 of the gift ! Profound feelings of thanks to the giver 

 must indeed be experienced by every one who has 

 the privilege of enjoying this lovely Park, one of the 

 most charming spots within easy reach of the heart 

 of the City. 



Golder's Hill Park 



Golder's Hill Park joins the western end of 

 Hampstead Heath, but its park-like appearance and 

 house and garden are quite a contrast to the wilder 

 scenery of the Heath, although Golder's Hill seems 

 more in the country than Hampstead, as the houses 

 near are so well hidden from it. The mansion has 

 a modern exterior, although parts of it are very old, 

 and the fine trees in the grounds show that it has 

 been a pleasant residence for some hundreds of years. 

 The estate of 36 acres was bought in 1898 from the 

 executors of Sir Spencer Wells, the money in the first 

 instance being advanced by three public-spirited gentle- 

 men, anxious to save the charming spot from the hands 

 of the builder. The view from the terrace of the house, 

 which now serves as a refreshment room, is very pretty, 



