150 LONDON PARKS & GARDENS 
donor of the Park 1889, Lord Mayor of London 
1872-73. Erected by public subscription 1900.” “ Why, 
its 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, 
