The opening of the People's Park, Farnworth, near Bolton, Lancashire, 1864. Creator: Unknown.
3-011-464 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images
The opening of the People's Park, Farnworth, near Bolton, Lancashire, 1864. Chancellor of the Exchequer and future prime minister William Ewart Gladstone speaking to the crowd. The banners read: 'The Working Man's Pleasure; The Rich & Poor [?]; Welcome Gladstone; Health to the Donor; Enjoyment of the People'. Farnworth Park was given to the people of Farnworth to provide a welcome rest from the daily drudge of the mills or mines. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.
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Creator
- Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
- William Ewart Gladstone: British; English: Prime Minister of Great Britain, politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer
Geographic Hierarchy
World Europe United Kingdom England Greater Manchester Bolton Bolton
- 53 35 00 N , 002 26 00 W
Category Hierarchy
History & Politics Politics Political Events
Locations & Buildings Parks & Gardens
Society & Culture Issues & Causes
History & Politics Politics Politicians
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5682x3960
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- ILN_1864_Page_341_a.jpg
- 1864
- 0580091690
- 3-011-464
- 3011464