South Tyneside History
| Title | Marine Park, South Shields |
|---|---|
| Date | 1893 |
| Location | South Shields |
| Type | Real Photographic |
| Publisher | Valentine's |
| Series | Valentine's "Carbotone" Postcards |
| Size | 138mm x 87mm |
| Reference Number | P394 |
| Further Information | The land for North Marine Park was granted to South Shields by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. The park, which was designed by the Borough Engineer Matthew Hall, was created from ballast hills and waste land. The work to create the park’s flowerbeds, rockeries and shrubberies was carried out by the Park Gardener Mr John Burns. Work on the park started in 1894. It was opened on 25th June 1890 by Sir John Mowbray. The bandstand and the Wouldhave Memorial can be seen in the centre left of the image. The road is Park Road and Seafield Terrace. |
