Trafford talk on the 'Lost World of Longford Park'

6:35pm Thursday 28th February 2013 in News

The Park gardens in 1933 (courtesy Trafford Lifetimes TL0996) The Park gardens in 1933 (courtesy Trafford Lifetimes TL0996)

TRAFFORD’S local studies library in Sale is hosting a special, free evening talk - Discovering the “Lost World of Longford Park” on Wednesday, March 20 (7.15pm start).

Presented by researcher Richard Bond the talk will include fascinating photos and maps, including a highly detailed 1881 map, which will show a rare example of the ornamental lake.

Ahead of the talk, a fascinating photographic exhibition, dating back to the official park opening in May 1912, starts on Saturday, March 2 in the foyer at Sale Waterside, and Ccontinues until March 28.

Anyone wanting more details about the talk or Longford Park can contact Trafford Local Studies by e-mail trafflocals@trafford.gov.uk, via Twitter @TraffordArchive or by ringing 0161 912 3013 More information about the park and its history is available on the Friends of Longford Park website, folp.org.uk. Anyone interested in playing their part in supporting Longford Park will also find information there about how they go about becoming a friend themselves.

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