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Outdoor gym in Queen's Park, Longton
by Jonathan Hutchins
geograph for square SJ9042
In the background to the left is a table tennis table, a facility seen in other... (more)
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Gates to Queen's Park, Longton
by Jonathan Hutchins
geograph for square SJ9042
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Queen's Park Avenue, Longton
by Jonathan Hutchins
geograph for square SJ9042
On the right is one of the three main gates to the Park.
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Kitchen garden
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK8932
Now given over to lawns and shrub borders. The structures relating to the garden... (more)
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The remains of Swarkestone Old Hall
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK3728
This is the only significant section of the 16th century house still standing.... (more)
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Lake in Queen's Park, Longton
by Jonathan Hutchins
for square SJ9041
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Lodge at entrance to Queen's Park, Longton
by Jonathan Hutchins
geograph for square SJ9042
"At the north corner of the park is a large, two-storey lodge in the... (more)
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Balustrade and gazebo on the western terrace
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK8932
The terrace and its various features including the balustrade and gazebo are... (more)
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The south-west front
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK8932
Viewed from the top of the steps by the Dutch Canal.
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Pergola in the Italian Garden
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK8932
Listed Grade II in its own right.
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View of the house from the terraces to the south west
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK8932
The steps to the right lead up to the Italian Garden. They are Listed Grade II... (more)
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The Central Terrace
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SJ3693
Laid out as a formal garden in line with Kemp's original ideas.
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Stanley Park pavilion
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SJ3693
Detail of one of the gothic style pavilions, at the end of the East Terrace,... (more)
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Sign for memorial garden
by Jonathan Hutchins
for square SJ9042
Transcription:
OPENED
12th MARCH 1989
THE
TERRY SALT
MEMORIAL GARDEN... (more)
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Benches by memorial garden
by Jonathan Hutchins
geograph for square SJ9042
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Path round lower lake, Queen's Park, Longton
by Jonathan Hutchins
for square SJ9041
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Carriage ride in Queen's Park, Longton
by Jonathan Hutchins
geograph for square SJ9042
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Lake island in Queen's Park, Longton
by Jonathan Hutchins
geograph for square SJ9042
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Lake in Queen's Park, Longton
by Jonathan Hutchins
geograph for square SJ9042
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Waterfowl and lake in Queen's Park, Longton
by Jonathan Hutchins
geograph for square SJ9042
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Tree-lined carriage drive in Queen's Park, Longton
by Jonathan Hutchins
geograph for square SJ9042
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Bandstand in Queen's Park, Longton
by Jonathan Hutchins
geograph for square SJ9042
Cast-iron octagonal bandstand by Dean & Lowe, of Stoke.
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Tennis courts in Queen's Park, Longton
by Jonathan Hutchins
geograph for square SJ9042
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The Manor from the gatehouse
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK8932
Looking up the drive.
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You have to imagine the reflection
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK8932
The Manor's guide leaflet to the gardens highlights the reflection of the... (more)
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The Dutch Canal
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK8932
The only stretch of water created in the gardens. Not very obvious in this view... (more)
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Bench at the end of the Yew Walk
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK8932
The bench has been recently installed here as part of the refurbishment of this... (more)
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Cupola through the cedar tree
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK8932
The cedar tree is one of the survivors of a larger group at the back of the Lion... (more)
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View from the upper garden levels
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK8932
The location of the house on a steep hillside allows for some spectacular views... (more)
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View from the upper garden levels
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK8932
Its location on a steep hillside allows for some spectacular views of the house.
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View of the garden terraces
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK8932
Looking across the conservatory roof from Mrs Van der Elst's study.
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The Grandstand or Pavilion, Swarkestone
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK3728
The gateway and Pavilion from the south.
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Boat house and pump house, Elvaston Castle
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK4133
See also Link . The lakeside view, Listed... ( more) |
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Boat house, Elvaston Castle
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK4133
See also Link .
The landward side, Listed... ( more) |
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Moorish Temple, Elvaston Castle
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SK4032
Part of the Grade II* Listed Garden created by William Barron between 1830 and... (more)
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Walls near the Golden Gates
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK4032
Erected around 1850 as part of the landscaping of the park by William Barron.... (more)
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Belper River Gardens, the bandstand
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK3448
Relatively unusual in having a timber rather than cast iron frame... (more)
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Golden Gates, Elvaston Castle
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK4032
The two large piers are clad in marble or alabaster. The whole ensemble,... (more)
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Golden Gates, Elvaston Castle
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK4032
The full gates with flanking railings and piers with statues. Listed Grade II.... (more)
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Gawsworth Hall
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SJ8969
A very fine timber framed house of 15th and 16th century origin, Listed Grade I.... (more)
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Church of St James the Great, Gawsworth
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SJ8969
Seen across the middle pool of the series of 5 created as part of the... (more)
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Old walls at Swarkestone Old Hall grounds
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK3728
Walls forming part of the enclosure adjacent to the hall, Listed Grade II*, also... (more)
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The grounds of Swarkestone Old Hall
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK3728
Seen from the churchyard. The section of high wall in the distance is the... (more)
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Witley Court
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SO7764
The entrance to the gardens and the ruins of the house.
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The East Terrace, Stanley Park
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SJ3693
The screen wall and the pavilion, both part of Edward Robson's set of... (more)
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Shelter on the terrace
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SJ3693
The screen wall and its attached shelters are Listed Grade II. They are... (more)
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The Dolphin Fountain, Avenham Park
by David Dixon
geograph for square SD5428
The water fountain set into its dressed stone alcove at the south east of... (more)
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The Belvedere in Avenham Park
by David Dixon
geograph for square SD5428
A belvedere (from Italian for "fair” or “beautiful” view") is an... (more)
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Avenham Park, The Belvedere
by David Dixon
geograph for square SD5428
A belvedere (from Italian for "fair” or “beautiful” view") is an... (more)
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View from the East Pavilion
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SJ3693
This shows the three main elements of Kemp's design; the formal terrace in... (more)
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