Historic images from across the borough
Showing Victorian residents ice skating in Hesketh Park.
| Photograph Date | c1880 |
|---|---|
| Location | Southport |
| Photograph ID | NS_P96_25 |
| Keywords | Southport, 1880, Hesketh Park, ice skating, people |
| Comments | The Rev. Charles Hesketh donated the land for the future Hesketh Park with a proviso and the Improvement Commissioners gratefully accepted. The conditions stated that the park would be surrounded with an iron palisade and four entrance gates, ornamental features mounds, trees, shrubs, and a walkway and to keep the park in good order. The opening ceremony took place on May 1st, 1868, by the first Mayor of Southport Dr Peter Wood. |
