The Dingle, Shrewsbury

Information

Title
The Dingle, Shrewsbury
Author or creator
Unknown
Record type
Ephemera
Original Reference
E/PC/MPG/1/S/5165
Date
c.1905
Scope & content
Uncoloured postcard showing a view of the flower garden in the Dingle, in Quarry Park, Shrewsbury. The Quarry in Shrewsbury was developed into a series of public walks in the 18th century; in 1875 it was bought by the Corporation for use as Quarry Park, and the Shrewsbury Horticultural Society initiated the Shrewsbury Flower Show. The area known as the Dingle became its principal flower garden
Extent
1 postcard
Physical description
9 (h) x 15 (w) cm. Photomechanical print
Is part of
Municipal Parks and Gardens postcard collection
Copyright
No known copyright restrictions
Credit Line
RHS Lindley Collections
Usage terms
Public Domain

Location