Victoria Park, Stafford

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Date:1970 - 1980 (c.)

Description:By the bowling green in Victoria Park with Coronation Bridge beyond.

The land between Izaak Walton Walk and the railway station were marshy and liable to flooding. In 1903 the Corporation bought the land and raised its level by three feet. The area was laid out as Victoria Park, opening on 15 June 1908.

To celebrate the coronation of George V in 1911, the park was extended across the River Sow towards Tenterbanks. A bowling green was added and the two parts were linked by Coronation Bridge.

A further extension, with tennis courts, a playground and a paddling pool for children opened in 1930.

Postcard published by Photo Precision Ltd., St. Ives, Huntingdon.


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The timeline shows resources around this location over a number of years.

1900s
The Weir, Stafford
The Weir, Stafford

Looking across to the Station Hotel. Victoria Park has yet to be developed. The ...

1920s
Victoria Park, Stafford
Victoria Park, Stafford

A view of Victoria Park looking from the site of the Mill towards the bandstand ...

1950s
Victoria Park, Stafford
Victoria Park, Stafford

A view of the 1911 extension to Victoria Park, looking towards the bowling green. ...

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Source: Mr Jake Whitehouse

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