Swindon, Faringdon Road Park c.1965
Photo ref:
S254104
More about this scene
The land for this park, west of the GWR Village, was donated in 1844 by Colonel T Vilett, one of the major landowners in the area, for the use of the railway community as a cricket ground and amenity area. Many famous cricketers played here in Victorian days, including Dr W G Grace. From 1868 it was the site for the famous annual children's fete, which continued until the outbreak of World War II. This social occasion, held on the second Saturday in August, attracted large crowds and required a large group of helpers to organize the catering, dances, tickets and admissions. In the foreground of this photograph are the remains of the formal Victorian gardens.
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