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at the centre of the development is 0.4137 hectares (1.022 acres) in size and was the site of a bowling green and ornamental pond in former pleasure gardens. The garden has been opened to the public on 17 occasions as part of the Open Garden
Squares Weekend organised by the
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The former stables to No. 6 is now known as the
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and a pioneer of conservation. Maurice helped preserve
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Grade II listed houses in the London Borough of Camden
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861:"11, 12, and 13 Gainsborough Gardens (1417880)"
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525:. No. 61083. 16 November 1981. p. 22
499:. No. 32557. 30 November 1888. p. 16
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