CORPORATION PARK
BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE in the UNITED KINGDOM
Latitude 53.757072
Longitude-2.495527
SUPPORTERS GROUP web site
BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE in the UNITED KINGDOM
Latitude 53.757072
Longitude-2.495527
SUPPORTERS GROUP web site
The Supporters Group of Corporation Park
have been working together enthusiastically for 16 years and currently 80 people form part of the group.
This conscientious & happy group of people work together helping to protect and improve the quality of the park and its environment for the benefit of the whole community.
The group currently consists of Blackburn parks employees, volunteers, local residents & councilors.
However, the Corporation Park Supporters Group (CPSG) is open to all and is free to join.
New for 2012
HERITAGE PROJECT
'Palace in the Park' restoration.
The main priority in the park for the next 3 years is the restoration and refurbishment
of the Grade 11 listed Victorian Palm House Conservatory. The process has started to put in for a Heritage Lottery Grant so our local heritage can be conserved, for present and future generations to experience and enjoy.
The first submisson is the 8th June 2012, with a decision to go ahead to stage 1 expected by September 2012
Please click here to participate and assist in the decision making process by filling in our online survey.
Built in 1900, the Conservatory is the centre-piece to the park and stands proud in its elevated position. As such is a vital element of the park’s built and cultural heritage. Extensive research indicates that this is probably the only surviving large scale example of the fine ornamental ironwork of the firm of Lockerbie and Wilkinson of Birmingham. It is a wonderfully eclectic, turn of the century fusion of Art Nouveau, Classical and Indian styles.
The planting scheme in the centre section was originally a fusion of the rare & exotic along with more local style planting in the wings.
have been working together enthusiastically for 16 years and currently 80 people form part of the group.
This conscientious & happy group of people work together helping to protect and improve the quality of the park and its environment for the benefit of the whole community.
The group currently consists of Blackburn parks employees, volunteers, local residents & councilors.
However, the Corporation Park Supporters Group (CPSG) is open to all and is free to join.
New for 2012
HERITAGE PROJECT
'Palace in the Park' restoration.
The main priority in the park for the next 3 years is the restoration and refurbishment
of the Grade 11 listed Victorian Palm House Conservatory. The process has started to put in for a Heritage Lottery Grant so our local heritage can be conserved, for present and future generations to experience and enjoy.
The first submisson is the 8th June 2012, with a decision to go ahead to stage 1 expected by September 2012
Please click here to participate and assist in the decision making process by filling in our online survey.
Built in 1900, the Conservatory is the centre-piece to the park and stands proud in its elevated position. As such is a vital element of the park’s built and cultural heritage. Extensive research indicates that this is probably the only surviving large scale example of the fine ornamental ironwork of the firm of Lockerbie and Wilkinson of Birmingham. It is a wonderfully eclectic, turn of the century fusion of Art Nouveau, Classical and Indian styles.
The planting scheme in the centre section was originally a fusion of the rare & exotic along with more local style planting in the wings.
This site was designed by Helen Roscoe CPSG member
with Paul Voegt from www.drwebtest.com and has
Links to Cotton Town Blackburn with Darwen
Photo's on this site are courtesy of Helen Roscoe, Bruce Kitchen
Emma Fielding and Gavin Breakell.
with Paul Voegt from www.drwebtest.com and has
Links to Cotton Town Blackburn with Darwen
Photo's on this site are courtesy of Helen Roscoe, Bruce Kitchen
Emma Fielding and Gavin Breakell.
Now in 2012 Time & the weather has taken it's toll on the stucture of the ironwork & glass and many of the tropical plants have outgrown their 'home'.
NEWS FOR JUNE 2012
Public Holiday - Monday June 4th 2012
Blackburn District Scouts
Centenary Party and Jubilee Beacon
Please go to the comming events page to find out more about this once in a life time event
NEWS FOR JUNE 2012
Public Holiday - Monday June 4th 2012
Blackburn District Scouts
Centenary Party and Jubilee Beacon
Please go to the comming events page to find out more about this once in a life time event