Victoria Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Record Id: 3380
The following is from the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.
HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT
From the late 18th and most of 19th century, the site of Victoria Park was a racecourse, and New Walk (see description of this site elsewhere in the Register) was laid out in 1785 partly to provide access to the racecourse from the town. Victoria Park laid out 1883, extending south and south-west from London Road. The War Memorial was constructed in 1923. The De Montfort Hall, which it adjoins, opened in 1913.
Site history key facts
Historical use of site
1806 to 1833: Racecourse
Site timeline
1806 to 1833: The park is used as the town's racecourse.
People associated with this site
Architect: Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens (born 29/03/1869 died 01/01/1944)
Features
bowling green
pavilion
Feature created: 1948
The pavilion replaced one which was damaged in the war.
walk
Peace Walk leads to the war memorial.
War memorial
Feature created: 1923
A Memorial Arch designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, commemorating the First World War.
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