Salford, Peel Park, Peel Statue 1889
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This is a wonderfully patriotic photograph of the monument to Lancashire lad Sir Robert Peel, standing in the park named after him. The Manchester & Salford Parks Committee bought the Lark Hill Estate from William Garnett for £5,000 in 1845, who then gave them £500 back for their funds. It was this land which became Peel Park, and it was Robert Peel who supported the movement. The Park was opened on 22 August 1846, along with two other parks in Manchester, Queen's Park and Philip's Park. In 1850, Salford decided it wanted a tribute to Sir 'Bobbie' Peel, and the statue was unveiled on 8 May 1852, two years ahead of Manchester's tribute to Robert Peel. The cannons are trophies from the Crimean War sent in thanks for Salford's fund-raising.
An extract from Manchester Photographic Memories.
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