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A place for thought, and quiet retreat
Wouldn't it be nice to take a seat?

If derek's 'papa', then who is 'mama'?

Peggy (inscription on bench)
This "new" addition to Swanage's skyline is not new at all. Originally built in 1862 as a memorial to Queen Victoria's late husband Albert, it was located near the junction of Court Road and the High Street. Removed by developers in 1971 (although there's still room for it at that junction even now), it wasn't scrapped but dismantled and stored in Council buildings. However in 2021 it was re-erected on its present site, appropriately in Prince Albert Gardens.
 Prince Albert Memorial. Prince Albert Memorial.
To those of you who answered "Sharon"... this was almost a trick question. Yes, the first bench you come to is dedicated to "Derek and Sharon", but no reference to them having children. However the 4th bench along is specifically to "Papa" and "Mama" / Derek and Peggy Green.
Few paces back to road, then E. 110m. Turn left down gentle steps