Monument record MWX1021 - Poole Park, Poole

Public park covering an area of 45 hectares. Work started on the park in 1888 following a design by the Borough Surveyor, John Elford. Landscaping was by Robert Veitch and Son of Exeter and J C Rigler of Poole. Planting was by Mr Ingram in October 1888 and by David Stewart in October 1889. The park was opened to the public on 18th January 1890. Additions to the park took place in the 1920s. During the mid 20th century the park entrance layouts were altered. A restoration of the park took place in the late 20th century.

Public park covering an area of 45 hectares. Work started on the park in 1888 following a design by the Borough Surveyor, John Elford. Landscaping was by Robert Veitch and Son of Exeter and J C Rigler of Poole. Planting was by Mr Ingram in October 1888 and by David Stewart in October 1889. The park was opened to the public on 18th January 1890. Additions to the park took place in the 1920s. During the mid 20th century the park entrance layouts were altered. A restoration of the park took place in the late 20th century. <1>.

<1> English Heritage, 1984-1987, Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset, 06-Feb-2002 (Monograph). SWX1383.

<1.1> English Heritage, 2005, Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset (Revised) (Monograph). SDO17438.

<2> Historic England, Historic England Archive, PC38240 (Index). SDO14738.

A steam train carrying children along the miniature railway in Poole Park: The card is postmarked September 1957.

<3> Historic England, Historic England Archive, PC38241 (Index). SDO14738.

A "pretty view" in Poole Park

<4> Historic England, Historic England Archive, PC38416 (Index). SDO14738.

People on the drive

<5> Historic England, Historic England Archive, PC39443 (Index). SDO14738.

A young girl feeding a swan beside the lake in Poole Park

<6> Historic England, Historic England Archive, PC39501 (Index). SDO14738.

The aviary in Poole Park, showing a white peacock sitting on a fence and a woman with children sitting on a bench: This postcard has the serial number 301 printed on the front.

<7> Historic England, Historic England Archive, PC39502 (Index). SDO14738.

This postcard has the serial number 301 printed on the front.: This Francis Frith postcard has the serial number 52802 printed on the back and a postmark dated 23rd February 1906.

<8> Historic England, Historic England Archive, PC39503 (Index). SDO14738.

A view of Poole Park, showing a boy in the foreground sitting on the grass and a girl with a doll's pram: This is a Dainty Series postcard published by E.T.W.D.

<9> Historic England, Historic England Archive, PC39504 (Index). SDO14738.

A view of the lake in Poole Park: This Francis Frith postcard has the serial number 52803 printed on the back.

<10> Historic England, Historic England Archive, PC39505 (Index). SDO14738.

A view of people watching swans on the lake in Poole Park

<11> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1355548 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Record last edited

Aug 29 2024 4:12PM