This group of sculptures, collectively known as “Dr Salter’s Daydream,” depict Dr. Alfred Salter, his wife Ada, their daughter Joyce, and their cat. Created by Diane Gorvin, the sculptures were originally unveiled in 1991 but have since moved to their current location. Dr. Alfred Salter arrived in Bermondsey in 1898, a newly qualified doctor shocked by the poverty and misfortune he encountered. Bermondsey wasn’t just where Dr. Salter practiced medicine; it became his home. He and Ada, who he met through the Bermondsey Settlement, an organization offering education and social…
