Note 8 — Chapter VII · MUNICIPAL PARKS IN SOUTH LONDON
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As Vauxhall is not included in Lieut.-Col. Sexby’s exhaustive book, the following details are not very accessible. It was bought from Mr. Cobeldick for £43,500.
Made up by Lambeth Vestry £11,746 17 6
„ Charity Commissioners 12,500 0 0
„ London County Council 11,746 17 6
„ Donations and other sources 7,506 5 0
£43,500 0 0
The fencing and laying out was done by the Kyrle Society. The Park was opened by the present King and Queen, July 7, 1890.