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Western Park: 'Old Major' Oak tree

Western Park: 'Old Major' Oak tree

Western Park- A postcard depicting an oak tree, known affectionately as 'Old Major'. PGDS 1399

A postcard depicting an oak tree, known affectionately as 'Old Major'. It is believed to date from the period when the Park formed part of the Leicester Forest. The main drive can be seen behind the tree and the bandstand in the distance. The card is franked 1913 so can be closely dated

Summary of image information

Creator of original image: Leicestershire and Rutland Gardens Trust

Keywords for image: Place

Period/year shown in image: 1913

Season Depicted: Summer

Site records relating to this image:

Western Park