Visits, Walks, Talks

Tuesday 15^th July, 13.45

Visit & guided walk - Crewe Park (The People's Park)

Victoria Avenue, Crewe, CW2 7SJ Join us in Crewe for our visit to the Victorian Queen’s Park, the People’s Park. Enjoy a brief introduction to the park, followed by a guided walk lasting approximately 45 minutes, led by a member of Friends of Queen’s Park pointing out the Park’s interesting features and its future development. Following the walk we can visit the park cafe where refreshments may be purchased. The People’s Park was given to the town by the London and North Western Railway to celebrate both Queen Victoria’s Jubilee and the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Grand Junction Railway. The driving force behind the project was the Mayor of Crewe, Francis W Webb, who was LNWR’s Chief Mechanical Engineer. He also assisted the renowned designer, Edward Kemp in the delivery of this typical Victorian public park which involved major earthworks in the construction of the lake. Other notable features include 2 stone and half timbered lodges, a clock tower, a splendid South African War Memorial and the Burma Star Memorial, as well as a children’s play area and a superb tree trail. Cost: £7 member/£7 non-member Event Contact: Gordon Darlington darlington807@btinternet.com Download PDF booking form