Manor Park, Sutton facts for kids
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Fountain in the centre of Manor Park
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| Type | Public park |
| Location | Sutton, London Borough of Sutton, England |
| Area | 2.33 hectares |
| Created | 1914 |
| Operated by | London Borough of Sutton |
| Status | Open year round |
Manor Park is a public park located in the town of Sutton in Greater London. It was opened in 1914 in the town centre. The park is home to the Sutton War Memorial, which was added in 1921. It also features a unique café made from straw bales, which was London's first building of its kind.
Park History
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Manor Park was created from the grounds of four large houses. One of these houses was called Manor Park House. In 1914, the local council took over this house. They turned its overgrown gardens into the park we see today. The park was officially opened on May 25, 1914.
Over the years, the park grew bigger. The council bought more houses nearby in 1921, 1924, and 1931. This allowed them to expand the park's size.
Sutton War Memorial
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Manor Park is also where the Sutton War Memorial stands. In 1921, a special committee bought two houses next to the park. They built the war memorial in their place. The local council then took care of the memorial's grounds.
The memorial was officially revealed in June 1921. Sir Ralph Forster, a wealthy local resident, unveiled it. His son had died in the war. The memorial was designed by an architect named JSW Burmester. It is made of portland stone and looks like a large, decorated cross on a base.
The memorial remembers 524 men who died in the First World War. It has plaques with their names. There are also four panels. One panel has a special message. The other three panels show symbols for the Army, Navy, and Royal Air Force. Four angel statues also watch over the park from the memorial's base.
The message on the memorial says:
This sign of the great sacrifice is raised in honour of OUR HEROIC DEAD, who gave their lives for England in the Great War. Their name liveth for evermore.
Park Fountain
The park has a famous water fountain. It was put in place between 1924 and 1925. Councillor Charles Yates, a local leader, gave the fountain as a gift. This was one of many gifts given to the park by people in the area. A plaque near the fountain shows thanks for this donation.
Eco-Friendly Café
The current Manor Park Café opened in October 2010. This café is special because it is eco-friendly. It has about thirty seats. One of its most interesting features is its straw-bale construction.
The café was built using straw bales made in the UK. Natural and sustainable materials were also used. This makes the building very strong, possibly lasting over 200 years. The café was designed by Amazonails Architectura designers. It was London’s first energy-efficient building to use this method.
