Public parks

Damage and consequences

Pictures of damage and the consequences of things done by people and by the weather to public parks. 

Designs and diagrams

Designs and diagrams of playgrounds and play equipment.

Fences and railings

Pictures of different kinds of fences and railings around and in public parks.

Flowers in parks

Pictures of different kinds of flowers found in public parks.

Gates and entrances

Pictures of gates, entrances and gateways into and in public parks.

How did people enjoy themselves in our park?
Images and documentary sources about what people did for enjoyment in public parks.

How has our park changed
A selection of images showing ways in which public parks change over time.

Litter bins

Pictures of different kinds of litter bins in public parks.

Looking after a park

Pictures that show how people look after public parks.

Memorials

New playgrounds

A selection of photographs showing new playgrounds and playground equipment.

Our park during the two world wars
A selection of images showing public parks during WWI and WWII.

Park features

Pictures of features in public parks.

Park scenes

Pictures of scenes in, or views of, public parks.

Park shapes

Photographs showing the different types of shapes that can be found in public parks.

Photographs of wildlife

Images of animals, birds, insects and other creatures that can be found in public parks.

Plans of public parks

A selection of modern and old plans of public parks.

Playgrounds from the past

A collection of images showing playgrounds from the past.

Safety in a park

Pictures of dangers, hazards, safety advice and information in public parks.

Seats

Pictures of different kinds of seats in public parks.

Symbols and logos

Pictures of symbols and logos used on signs in public parks.

Trail signs and information panels

Pictures of trail signs, information panels, signposts, and other signs and markers to help people find their way around public parks.

Water features

Photographs showing examples of water features that can be found in public parks.

What did children do in our park?
Historic documents and images of children in public parks.

What did our park look like?
A collection of historic images of public parks.

What events happened in our park?
 A collection of historic documents and images which tell about events in public parks.

What grows in a park

Pictures of the things that grow in parks such as trees, plants, leaves, fruits, seeds, buds and fungi.

What is remembered in our park?
Images which show memorials in public parks.

What people did in parks

A collection of historic photographs showing what people did in parks from the early 20th century onward. 

What people do in parks

Pictures of or about what people do in parks.

What was in our park?
A collection of historic photographs and postcards of public parks.

Who created our park and why?
A selection of images and documents which provide examples of people involved in creating public parks.

Who used our park?
Sources which suggest how to learn more about who used public parks.

Who worked in our park?
Historic documents and images which provide information about who worked in public parks.

Wildlife illustrations

Illustrations for children of wildlife that may live in public parks.