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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 …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… soil is chiefly clay; the surface is hilly, and the lower grounds are watered by a stream abounding with trout and …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… with 'Tudor' features and a gothic tower, set in 48 a. of grounds, was built in 1882 for Joseph Beattie, a Birmingham … the home ground of Wellington cricket club and one of the grounds used by the Shropshire county side; in 1979 they …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… a handsome window of ancient stained glass. The pleasure-grounds adjoining the house are laid out with great taste. … land is arable: the surface is generally level, and the grounds are watered by a rivulet. The Liverpool and … here. Several years since, in making a sunk fence on the grounds of Olantigh, two human skeletons were discovered on …