Great Western Park, Swindon

Information

Title
Great Western Park, Swindon
Author or creator
Pictorial Postcard Co Ltd (1903-1908)
Record type
Ephemera
Original Reference
E/PC/MPG/1/S/5476
Date
c.1906
Scope & content
Uncoloured postcard showing a view in Great Western Park (Faringdon Road Park), Swindon. The Great Western Park (now called Faringdon Road Park), Swindon, was laid out by the Great Western Railway as a cricket ground. In 1871-2 the park was landscaped, with formal gardens and an entrance lodge. In 1925 the park was handed over to the town Council for use as a public park
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

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