The Lake, Hanley Park, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire

Photograph taken 01 Jan 1900 - 15 Aug 1910 © Reproduced by permission of Historic England Archive ref: PC10430

Hanley Park was opened in 1897. The lake apparently cost £2,500 to create. It was filled with water from the nearby Cauldon Canal. The whole park, including the Cauldon Grounds (opened 1894), cost £41,000. The money was raised by public subcripton.

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Stoke on Trent Hanley

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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.

The Lake, Hanley Park, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire

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