Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford, will be remembered for his role in the transformation of Paddington Street Gardens from a burial ground to a public park, promoting community use and enhancing the urban landscape.
The journey of Ashland Place from a burial ground passage to a residential area illustrates the stark contrast between its past of squalor and its present, highlighting urban redevelopment and historical evolution.
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