Connaught Park, Dover
In 1883 an opportunity was taken by Dover Borough Council to lease an area of land below Dover Castle from the War Department. Formerly part of Dover Castle Farm, the hillside was to become a new amenity area for the town.
Connaught Park was born. A tree was planted to commemorate the opening by the Duchess of Connaught, and it still stands alongside the lake to this day, albeit a but larger !
"Connaught Park. This tree was planted by R.H. Duchess of Connaught on the opening of the park on 14th July 1883. Richard Dickeson Mayor"
Also alongside the lake is a fountain, a gift from E.F. Astley MD in 1883.
Connaught Park was born. A tree was planted to commemorate the opening by the Duchess of Connaught, and it still stands alongside the lake to this day, albeit a but larger !
"Connaught Park. This tree was planted by R.H. Duchess of Connaught on the opening of the park on 14th July 1883. Richard Dickeson Mayor"
Also alongside the lake is a fountain, a gift from E.F. Astley MD in 1883.
posted by www.doverpast.co.uk at 10:58 AM
4 Comments:
Wonderful pictures - my grandad used to tell me there was a whale bone arch near the tree too! My nan remembers it clearly - 98 and still going strong. I would be fascinated to know what happened to it!
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