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Preston Park

In the 1870s Preston Park was opened to the public on Sundays by its owner V.P. Bennett-Stanford.  Brighton Corporation bought it in 1883 for £50,000.

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"I like living by the park"
Page link: A great inspiration and celebration
A great inspiration and celebration
Page link: A personal memorial
A personal memorial
Page link: A quiet place
A quiet place
Page link: Brian's view of the park
Brian's view of the park
Page link: Covers an area of 63 acres
Covers an area of 63 acres
Page link: Cycle Track Club Meetings 1948/49
Cycle Track Club Meetings 1948/49
Page link: Did you know? - Interesting Facts
Did you know? - Interesting Facts
Page link: Frozen to the spot
Frozen to the spot
Page link: Magic from my mother's bedroom
Magic from my mother's bedroom
Page link: Memories of the 1950s
Memories of the 1950s
Page link: Not in London anymore
Not in London anymore
Page link: Notes and queries: Inscription on the tower
Notes and queries: Inscription on the tower
Page link: Originally owned by V.P. Bennett-Stanford
Originally owned by V.P. Bennett-Stanford
Page link: Preston Park
Preston Park
Page link: Preston Park Cycle Track
Preston Park Cycle Track
Page link: Programme from a carnival in 1888
Programme from a carnival in 1888
Page link: Purchased for £50,000 in 1883
Purchased for £50,000 in 1883
Page link: Rose Garden Restoration
Rose Garden Restoration
Page link: Sitting in the shade of the clock tower
Sitting in the shade of the clock tower
Page link: Sold to Brighton Council for £50,000 in 1883
Sold to Brighton Council for £50,000 in 1883
Page link: The park now and then
The park now and then
Page link: The Rockery: designed in 1935
The Rockery: designed in 1935
Page link: The Rose Garden
The Rose Garden
 

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