Victoria Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, England

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Brief description of site

Victoria Park dates from the late-19th century. The park contains two war memorials, one designed by Edwin Lutyens. There is also a bowling green and various sports pitches.

Brief history of site

The park was originally part of the South Field of Leicester, which was enclosed in the 19th century. From the late 18th and most of 19th century, the site of Victoria Park was a racecourse. Victoria Park laid out 1883, extending south and south-west from London Road.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	140	Grid Ref:	SK597031
Latitude:	52.62239	Longitude:	-1.119547

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