Improved aspect - railings + wall (August 2007)
With the approval of the planners, the conservation groups and the council, we have improved the aspect of the gardens from Jenner Walk. The following drawing shows how the lowered wall with iron railings on top will look, from inside the gardens, looking towards Jenner Walk.
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Jenner Gardens
The Jenner Gardens is the graveyard of Cheltenham Chapel in St. George's Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Since the chapel has been decommissioned the building has been used as commercial premises and Cheltenham Borough Council took over the care of the graveyard.
During the 1980's the Civic Society undertook a great deal of work to clear and enhance the site. Sadly, in recent years the graveyard became very overgrown and a magnet for drug-taking and other anti-social behaviour. In Februray 2004, the Council closed the graveyard to the public and cleared the site of much of the vegetation.
Jenner lived close to the chapel site from 1795 until 1823 and was, through his friend Rowland Hill, involved in its establishment in 1809. Subsequently, the chapel was regularly used as a centre for vaccination. |
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The Friends of Jenner Gardens
The Friends of Jenner Gardens was formed from a group of local residents and business people who were concerned about the state of the graveyard. Over the past eighteen months The Friends of Jenner Gardens have done a considerable amount of historical research to support a funding bid. Cheltenham Borough Council's Green Environment
Cheltenham Borough Council's Green Environment has produced plans of the graveyard which have been approved by the 'Friends', and at a public consultation. Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent have been granted.
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The next step
The next step is to apply for funding to undertake the work. The Friends of Jenner Gardens are now actively pursuing grants to enable the plans to come to fruition to create a lasting tribute to Edward Jenner.
The plans include:
- New paths suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
- New gates and boundary railings, designed to match existing railings around the bowling green.
- Information panels describing the life of Edward Jenner, the discovery of vaccination and the history of the local area.
- Lavender hedges and wild flowers.
- Seats supplied for peaceful contemplation.
See the drawings below
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