The Green Bowers, Valentines Park, Ilford

Postcard Publisher: Patmore Bros.
"Dear Arthur, Just a card to wish you many happy returns of today. Love to all from Flo."
Posted: 13th August 1910
History:
During the 18th century Roman burials were found in the area of Valentines Park which later became a golf course. A stone coffin and a cremation urn were discovered, but no formal excavations occurred afterwards. The Roman urn shown in the picture, situated near the small lake, was fated to be smashed.
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