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Weʼve raised £1,175 to dedicate a bench in Primrose Hill in Margaret’s memory
- Funded on Wednesday, 15th May 2019
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Margaret Leibbrandt lived in Primrose Hill for over 30 years. She loved the area and especially the view of Primrose Hill from her window. For those who knew her, she had a great love of writing. She often said she felt like she was actually talking to the person she was writing to! We wonder how many of these conversations she had over the years! She will also be fondly remembered for the many quaint sketches she drew of people and animals.
We would love to dedicate a bench in Chalcot Square, Primrose Hill in her memory. She loved this part of Primrose Hill, and would have loved others to take time to read a book, write a card or just enjoy watching the world go by.
£1500 is the amount set by Camden council for a commemorative bench. The benches are traditionally styled heavy duty park benches and will include a stainless steel plaque which we will dedicate to Margaret. Further information to follow.
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5 years agoLouisa Wills
5 years agoApologies, now including the time Margaret’s bench dedication Tuesday 29th October at 4pm Chalcot Square Please RSVP to louisa.wills@hotmail.co.uk Many thanks
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- 5 years ago
Louisa Wills
5 years agoWe’re very pleased to let you know that Margaret’s memorial bench has recently been installed in Chalcot Square, photo attached. We are planning a small dedication followed by tea & coffee on Tuesday 29th October 2019, and you’re very welcome to join us. Please could you RSVP to me at the following email address - louisa.wills@hotmail.co.uk, to let us know if you can make it to the dedication, or both dedication & tea, so we have an idea of numbers. With many thanks and best wishes, Louisa, Catherine and family
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- 5 years ago
Louisa Wills
5 years agoMany thanks for your kind donations towards the bench in Margaret's memory. We're pleased to let you know that we reached our target thanks to a generous donation after the fundraising page closed, and the application is now with the council. It is expected to take approx.10-12 weeks to be processed and for the bench to be installed in Chalcot Square gardens. We plan to arrange a dedication once the bench is in place and will be in touch regarding this should you wish to join us. With best wishes, Louisa, Catherine and family
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ruth rab
May 8, 2019
Thank you for keeping Margaret's spirit alive in the London she loved
£50.00
Guy Polkinghorne
Mar 25, 2019
£200.00
Primrose Hill Books
Feb 15, 2019
In loving memory of a dear friend and discerning reader.
£250.00
Ann Rosenthal
Feb 13, 2019
I knew Margaret c.25 years ago when she did my filing. After she moved to Oldfields I saw her around the shops in Regent's Park Road and we always said hullo. A bench would be a lovely memorial.
£50.00
Anonymous
Feb 9, 2019
I was intrigued and puzzled by her rapid marathons around Primrose HIll over the years but there was something dignified and beautiful about her. A bench is a worthy dedication.
£50.00
Anonymous
Jan 23, 2019
£10.00
Anonymous
Jan 22, 2019
Rest in Peace
£30.00
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