"The land was managed by the Hobbayne charity and used as allotments. In 1938, it was sold to Ealing Council for £1,000 with the intention of turning it into a public park."
"Rather than filling the country with statues, a national scheme was set up to create living memorials - King George V Playing Fields. Hanwell's former Poor's Piece would become one of them."
"The biggest change came in 2010, when the old, rather bleak tarmac playground was swept away and replaced with something far more imaginative."
"Today, it feels closer to a seaside play area than a municipal park. There's sand underfoot, wooden walkways weaving through it, and climbing frames and swings scattered."
Originally known as Poor's Piece, the land in Hanwell was designated for the parish's poorest residents in 1816. Managed by the Hobbayne charity, it served as allotments until 1938 when sold to Ealing Council to become a public park. Named King George V Playing Field as part of a national memorial scheme, it underwent significant renovations in the early 2010s, transforming into a lively play area with modern features, moving away from its bleak past.
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