Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Photograph taken 1906 - 1915 © Reproduced by permission of Historic England Archive ref: PC10652

General view showing boys posed in an unidentified park in Nottingham. It is possible that this might be Nottingham Arboretum. It was the first public park in Nottingham. It was designed as a botanical collection but also for relaxation. It opened to the public on the 11th of May 1852.

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Nottingham Nottingham

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Edwardian (1902 - 1913)

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Girls feeding pigeons in the gardens with the pavilion in the background. The Buxton Pavilion Gardens were created between 1869 and 1871. They were designed by an Edward Milner. He was the apprentice of the renowned garden designer Joseph Paxton. Paxton is best known for designing the 'Crystal Palace' in London.

Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

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