Witham Park: 100 Years Old

by Janet Gyford, 2000

Cover of Witham Park: 100 Years Old

Contents

  • Acknowledgements and sources
  • The Pattissons
  • Events before 1900
  • The idea that the Park should be public
  • The argument
  • The grand opening
  • Early days
  • Displays, 1911 and 1920
  • Gladys Brewster
  • Gerald Palmer
  • Albert and Ted
  • The fountain
  • Carnivals 1929-1939
  • Trees
  • Fame, 1964
  • Fun and games 1950-2000