The Derry Roof Gardens, London. Shows the Court of Fountains, part of roof gardens on top of the Derry and Toms Department Store building, Kensington High Street. Caption on back reads: 'The only Gardens in the World of such dimensions at so great a height. The Derry Roof Gardens are 100 feet above ground level and cover some 1½ acres, average depth of soil is 2ft 6ins. Water is pumped from to artesian wells 400 feet deep.'

The Derry Roof Gardens, London. Shows the Court of Fountains, part of roof gardens on top of the Derry and Toms Department Store building, Kensington High Street. Caption on back reads: 'The only Gardens in the World of such dimensions at so great a height. The Derry Roof Gardens are 100 feet above ground level and cover some 1½ acres, average depth of soil is 2ft 6ins. Water is pumped from to artesian wells 400 feet deep.' Stock Photo
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Lebrecht Music & Arts / Alamy Stock Photo

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5218 x 3333 px | 44.2 x 28.2 cm | 17.4 x 11.1 inches | 300dpi

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4 October 2011

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Lebrecht

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The Derry Roof Gardens, London. Shows the Court of Fountains, part of roof gardens on top of the Derry and Toms Department Store building, Kensington High Street. Caption on back reads: 'The only Gardens in the World of such dimensions at so great a height. The Derry Roof Gardens are 100 feet above ground level and cover some 1½ acres, average depth of soil is 2ft 6ins. Water is pumped from to artesian wells 400 feet deep.'