30 March 2007
Unveiling of Reg Freeson memorial bench
Friends and supporters of political activist Reg Freeson will
gather in Queen’s Park on Sunday 15 April to unveil a bench in his
memory.
Mr Freeson, who died in October 2006 aged 80, was a nationally
renowned political figure for decades, serving as housing minister
in the Labour governments of Harold Wilson and James Callaghan.
Willesden Council leader in 1958, Mr Freeson then served as a
local MP for 23 years. Throughout that time and up until his death,
he was a tireless champion of Queen’s Park as an important asset
for North West London and he played a crucial role in its
management and direction.
Last year, Mr Freeson donated the sculpture Angel Wings by Fritz
Kormis to the Park’s quiet garden.
Alderman Bob Hall, Chairman of Queen’s Park Management Committee
for the City of London, said: “Reg Freeson’s involvement with the
park was inspirational and committed. He was a real community
champion and we are grateful for everything he did for the
park.”
Mayor of Brent, Cllr Bertha Joseph, will unveil the bench, which
will be opposite the park’s bandstand, will take place at 2.30pm on
Sunday 15 April along with members of the Jewish movement and
Queen’s Park Resident’s Association.
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