
What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: Imperial Square Gardens Railings Heritage This ornate Gateway and Railings with unique baluster heads and finials, / was reinstated in 2019 by / Friends of Imperial Square Heritage and Conservation (FISHAC) / in co-operation with Cheltenham Borough Council. FISHAC is the Registered Charity of Friends of Imperial Square and Gardens (FISG) The original railings which once surrounded Imperial Gardens / were removed in 1940, for recycling in support of the war effort. Recorded plaque organisation: Friends of Imperial Square Heritage and Conservation (FISHAC) / in co-operation with Cheltenham Borough Council..
The plaque commemorates the reinstatement of historic railings around Imperial Square Gardens in Cheltenham, originally removed during World War II for scrap metal to support the war effort. The restoration by FISHAC and Cheltenham Borough Council in 2019 reflects efforts to preserve local heritage and historical aesthetics.
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