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In 1888 the Hoe became a park and the Armada Memorial (left) was erected to mark the tercentenary of Drake's great victory. The Naval Memorial was extended considerably after World War Two.

Note the early appearance of double yellow lines prohibiting car parking.

The number of parked cars is perhaps an indication of the traffic problems to come in later years.

The distinctive water tower, in Park Lane, constructed in 1931-2, is one of Tilehurst's most famous landmarks and can be seen from miles around.

In 1852 a suspension bridge was built over the Dee to link the suburb of Queen's Park with the Groves on the north side of the river. The bridge was rebuilt in 1923.

The Cow Tower, with barges moored nearby, looks out from the edge of Cowholme, now in the riverside walk park, to the late 19th-century city expansion beyond the Wensum.

With its fine views across the harbour, Poole Park became a popular gathering ground for tourists who wanted to walk, row boats or just sit in the sunshine.

The schoolgirls on the left are happy to make their own amusement, while watching their parents promenading through the entrance into the extensive parks known as The Walks.

An Edwardian lady, parasol folded in hand, shelters in the shade of the trees at the entrance to Courtenay Park. The town's wealthier residents lived in sumptuous villas at this end of Newton Abbot.

Boating pools could be found in many parks in the 1950s. Here a number of children show interest in the launching of the boat. Behind the wall, lined with seats, is the River Thames.

Today the Square has been paved over and has trees planted in it – but it's still used for parking.

The Arboretum, adjacent to Christchurch Park, still survives, over a hundred years after this photograph was taken.

Note the early appearance of double yellow lines prohibiting car parking.

The chimney to the right is that of Park Shed on Leyland Road.

Note the `parked` cars to the left and the busy traffic!

Taken from the Grammar School bridge, this tranquil view shows the gardens in their role as a public park, with visitors watching the swans and sitting in the sun.

The number of parked cars is perhaps an indication of the traffic problems to come in later years.

The park also has tennis courts, bowling greens, cricket pitches, flower gardens and a miniature railway: all the requirements for 1920s healthy outdoor leisure.

The Ford Service Depot on the right, with the two Fords parked nearby, is still a car showroom.

Even half a century ago the relatively safe bathing at Lepe brought in thousands of tourists and the car parks were soon full on hot summer days. In the background is the Isle of Wight.

The park also has tennis courts, bowling greens, cricket pitches, flower gardens and a miniature railway: all the requirements for 1920s healthy outdoor leisure.

Maidstone Leisure Centre is situated in Mote Park.

The Phoenix Park Murders, the murder by the 'Invincibles' of the Chief Secretary, Lord Frederick Cavendish, and the Under-Secretary, Thomas Burke, took place near here in broad daylight in May 1882.

Not far away is Coryton Park, rebuilt in 1754-56 by Benedictus Mawood Tucker, afterwards Sheriff of Devon.