Botanical Gardens, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Photograph taken 1905 - 1930 © Reproduced by permission of Historic England Archive ref: PC08796

It was in 1834 that the Sheffield Botanical and Horticultural Society commissioned these gardens to be built. The Gardens were opened in 1836. Admission was limited to subscribers; the public was only allowed in on gala days. Free admission was only introduced in 1897 when the gardens were taken over by the Sheffield Town Trust.

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South Yorkshire Sheffield

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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.

Botanical Gardens, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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