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Description

This park was formerly the site of an old metal pit at Terrace End. It was purchased by the City Council in 1939 and developed into a recreational and sporting area. It was named Memorial Park after the placing of a memorial to honour those killed in World War II.

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
Public Photograph Collection P 121
Date
1950
Digitisation ID
2011P_P121_006092
Held In
"Coolstore"

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Taxonomy

Tags
1950s,
green,
memorial park,
photographs,
reserve,
reserves,
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