Date:1908
Description:The land between Izaak Walton Walk and the railway station was 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. In the distance can be seen the railway station and the Station Hotel. Postcard published by William Shaw of Burslem. Postmarked 14 February 1908.
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A postcard view from the footbridge by the mill pool looking across Victoria Park and the River Sow ...
The land between Izaak Walton Walk and the railway station was marshy and liable to flooding. In 1903 ...
View from the footbridge looking across Victoria Park towards the railway station buildings. Until 1957 ...
Colour-tinted postcard of view of the Town Mill and mill pond in Stafford. The mill at this time was ...
A postcard view by Mill Bank, Stafford, of the mill Wheels from the town mill which was built by George ...
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Source: Mr Jake Whitehouse
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