Municipal Marvels - the Parks talk
A PowerPoint talk of about an hour's length (can be shortened if required) describing the history, development and uncertain future of the public, civic park right back from its Victorian beginnings to the present day.
Including such places as Valley Gardens, Harrogate, Pearson Park in Hull (and learn of the rise and fall of Mr. Pearson), but starting with the world's first public park.
Including such places as Valley Gardens, Harrogate, Pearson Park in Hull (and learn of the rise and fall of Mr. Pearson), but starting with the world's first public park.