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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… and commanding fine views, embracing the mansions and grounds of Wortley Hall, the seat of Lord Wharncliffe, and … erected on an elevated site which overlooks the park-like grounds, and commands a view into seven counties. The old … of Lord Wharncliffe, is an elegant mansion, situated in grounds tastefully laid out, and enriched with flourishing …
A History of the County of York
… for young and old to use the minster as a place of recreation, 49 especially as after the Reformation the nave …
A History of the County of Sussex
… and as a winter residence 33 was reinforced on medical grounds in the late 1850s and 1860s by two influential …
A History of the County of Sussex
… A little further east Beach House was built in 1820, with grounds stretching down to the sea 72 which later formed a … addition much land in that area was used for schools and recreation grounds, while near Durrington station several … were built. In 1978, apart from the area occupied by recreation grounds or the various trading estates, at …
A History of the County of Sussex
… In 1922 the corporation extended its powers to provide for recreation and entertainment. 64 There was a borough … entertainments manager by 1930. 65 The open spaces and recreation grounds acquired by the corporation are mentioned elsewhere. …
A History of the County of Sussex
… 67 Meanwhile open air concerts were held after 1889 in the grounds of Warwick House. 68 A new esplanade had been built … at the expense of Sir Robert's widow, 29 and the Victoria recreation ground west of the town centre was opened in 1901. … for bowls and tennis. 31 By 1938 it owned 50 a. of recreation grounds and several parks and open spaces, 32 …