This programme gives details for Cherry Blossom Sunday in October 1957. Two trains brought Wellingtonians to Palmerston North for a day of dancing and music in the Victoria Esplanade Gardens.

Creator:      Palmerston North Public Relations Organisation (Incorporated)
Date:          October 1957

Sunlight through the cherry blossoms in Coleman Mall. A brief moment of beauty before the winds whip them off the trees.

Creator:      Elizabeth Gardner
Date:          September 20, 2018

In October every year the cherry blossoms delight visitors to the Esplanade, here seen from the Park Road entrance.

Creator:      Philippa Elphick
Place:          Victoria Esplanade Drive, Palmerston North
Date:          October 15, 2015

Palmerston North Skate Park - Ornamental cherry in blossom.

Creator:      Dave Charnley
Date:          September 21, 2018

Intersection of George & Main Street with temporary road mural and ornamental cherry trees in blossom.

Creator:      Dave Charnley
Place:          Corner George and Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          September 21, 2018

A view from the Mezzanine floor of the Palmerston North City Library of the Nash Buildings peeking through the beautiful pink hue of the Cherry Blossom trees that line George Street.

Creator:      Christina Winitana
Date:          September 19, 2018

Series of cherry blossoms at the entrance of Massey University. ''In nature I LOVE''

Creator:      Fatoyinbo Hammed
Date:          September 2018

Cherry trees were first planted along Victoria Drive in Palmerston North's gardens in the 1920’s. They were a popular attraction and special trains ran from Wellington bringing sight seers. Most of the original trees have since been replaced.

Creator:      Bruce Watt
Place:           Victoria Esplanade Drive, Palmerston North
Date:          1971

Cars drive through the Victoria Esplanade, under the cherry trees in blossom.

Creator:      Clarice Parlane
Place:          Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date:          1960s

This image comes from a series of slides taken around Palmerston North in the late 1950s. Many show scenes in The Victoria Esplanade Gardens, but other areas and events around the city are also represented.

Creator:      S. A. Free
Place:          Victoria Esplanade Drive, Palmerston North
Date:          1950s

Development began on the Victoria Esplanade in Palmerston North, named to mark Queen Victoria's 60th jubilee, in 1897. Cherry blossom trees were first planted in the 1920s, and became a feature of the gardens. Hundreds of people came to view them ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Victoria Esplanade Drive, Palmerston North
Date:          1944