Historical information

The rotunda in the Surrey Gardens was built in 1912 and demolished in the early 1970's. The rotunda was dedicated to John Gray in appreciation of his service to the community.
The watercolour was painted in 1966 by Miss Barker of Union Road. The artist may be Valerie Jean Barker of Unit 5, 246 Union Road. (REF: 1963 electoral roll).
There is no knowledge of the identity of the lettering in the lower right hand corner of the painting. The medium is grey lead ink and watercolour.

Physical description

Framed watercolour of the rotunda in Surrey Gardens painted circa 1966. The medium is grey lead ink and watercolour.

Inscriptions & markings

On the back: "The Rotunda in the Surrey Gardens, 1966/, Ink and watercolour by Miss Barker of Union Road, Surrey Hills/
[Could be Valerie Jean Barker, 5/246 Union Road - ref:1963 electoral roll]"