The opening of the People's Park, Farnworth, near Bolton, Lancashire, 1864. Creator: Unknown.
/3011464.jpg "The opening of the People's Park, Farnworth, near Bolton, Lancashire, 1864. Creator: Unknown.")
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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