Garden at Harton Hall

Garden at Harton Hall

Image Details

Title Garden at Harton Hall
Reference Number STH0018785
Photographer Unknown
Town or Village South Shields
Date 1898
Original Format Black and White Photograph
Period 1890s
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information Residence of Joseph Mason Moore. Member of Town Council from 1862 - 1871 when he retired to become Town Clerk on the death of Thomas Salmon. Passionately fond of flowers and gardening was his hobby. He took great pride in the cultivation of chrysanthemums and once a year invited the public to his grounds to inspect, on these occasions he provided music and refreshments. He died in March 1911.