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Postman's Park
Postman's Park
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Postman’s Park is a hidden gem in the heart of London, offering a peaceful retreat just steps away from St. Paul’s Cathedral. Known for its poignant Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, it’s a small but moving space dedicated to ordinary people who died while saving others
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The park’s main feature is the Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, which commemorates everyday heroes who lost their lives trying to save others. The ceramic tablets, each telling a brief and tragic story, are both touching and humbling
Postman’s Park offers a tranquil space to take a break from the busy city streets. With plenty of shaded benches and green lawns, it’s the perfect place to relax or reflect. However, while charming, Postman’s Park is relatively small, so it’s not a place where you’d spend a lot of time
Did you know?
A memorial plaque in the park honors Alice Ayres, who, in 1885, rescued three children from a fire in a Union Street home, sacrificing her own life in the process