Sir Hans Sloane gifted this fine city garden to the borough in 1733 for use as a burial ground. Originally known as the Old Burial Ground, this area became a popular spot throughout the centuries for locals and visitors to stop, relax and take stock yet still be close to the busy London streets. The gardens were refurbished in 1977 to commemorate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee and again in 2003 in celebration of her Golden Jubilee.