Thursday 21 March 2013

Swinton Grove Park; bright on the dullest of days



Swinton Grove Park is a city-park in Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester. The Friends of Swinton Grove Park are a group of local residents who are working as volunteers to improve the park for everyone.

They explain:
"In 1900 Julia Gaskell and Meta Gaskell assisted in securing Plymouth Grove Green (what we know today as Swinton Grove Park) and had the satisfaction of seeing the land converted into one of the nicest little greens in Manchester.
Consisting mainly of grassy areas used as a playground for children with borders of trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds, the park also had one corner used for bowling, flanked by a flower garden. Here elderly patrons and shop keepers who found business slack in the afternoon would take turn at the woods (bowls) or sit in the sun and look on with approving eye at the skill of others. In the mornings and afternoons the playground was a chosen exercise ground and promenade for nurse and their charges. "

3 comments:

  1. charming architecture, I like a lot the colors and the white detail, your picture is great!
    Léia

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  2. Thank goodness the neighbours agreed on a joint painting scheme, clashing colours would have looked terrible. Always enjoy finding a cared for city park.

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  3. What wonderful colour ! What friendly looking playground, one certainly have to look for alike over here. Please have a good Friday ahead.

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