![George Pockett, First Curator of the City [of Kew], 1922](/media/collectors/550653872162f11fb04854aa/items/579d9448d0cdd117c401af1c/item-media/579d94aad0cdd117c40204ac/VictorianCollections-large.jpg)
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Historical information
George Pockett was first curator of the Alexandra Gardens in Kew. He and his brother were responsible for the design of a number of important municipal gardens.
Physical description
Brass memorial plaque to George Pockett. Originally located on Jubilee Rotunda in Alexandra Gardens.
Inscriptions & markings
This Tablet was Erected / by the Kew City Council / in Token of its Appreciation of the Valued Services of George Pockett who as First Curator of the City Laid out these Gardens. Appointed 26th June 1906. Died Whilst on Duty, 18th October 1922.
