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4 unusual facts about Edward Kemp


Flaybrick Hill Cemetery

A competition was held for the design which was won by Edward Kemp, a pupil of Paxton's and Curator of Birkenhead Park.

Grand Entrance to Birkenhead Park

It was designed by Joseph Paxton and its construction was supervised by Edward Kemp.

Listed buildings in Crewe

To provide a place of recreation for the workers, the railway established Queens Park in 1887–88, commissioning Edward Kemp to assist in its design.

Statue of Richard Grosvenor, Second Marquess of Westminster

In addition, the Marquess paid for the design of the park and its laying out by Edward Kemp, a prominent garden designer.



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