These photos are from a relative’s album. Her father, Bert Hitchman, worked for the Parks Department and was one of those that planted these displays. The photos were taken by Norman Pound, one of the gardeners who worked with Bert.

Mitcham Borough 1934 – 1959

1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Baden-Powell Centenary 1857 – 1957

East Surrey Regiment (date unknown)

Coat of Arms for Mitcham Borough : “Mitcham Feast Gestandep” (“Mitcham Stands Fast”)

1956 Olympics

Hear her talk about her dad in this video: