Gibbons Rent

Location: Southwark, London

This alleyway in Bermondsey provides a cut-through between Magdalen Street and Holyrood Street, and is also a community garden providing a green oasis. It features:

  • A footpath lined with greenery on either side, from smaller plants in pots, to larger trees
  • An information board at the entrance encouraging people to bring their own plants, or help water the existing plants
  • Benches and chairs for seating
  • A community ‘book swap’ library