Great news. The interpretation boards of the new joyslide were installed today. They tell the story of how Arthur Carr of Peak Freans saw local kids sliding on the granite slope by the church steps and had the brilliant idea of providing the JOYSLIDE that has delighted generations of Bermondsey youngsters.
The new slide, designed by Arthur's great great grandson, Fergus, is part of the existing playground for young children and as such is on a smaller scale than Arthur's creation but his great gift to Bermondsey is remembered and celebrated and, come the re-opening, there will be joy in the churchyard amongst the little ones who use the playground, and their parents who watch them play - and passers-by and other churchyard users can find out about this unique piece of Bermondsey heritage.
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