Gardens, Rochester Castle, Rochester, Kent

Photograph taken 1900 - 1920 © Reproduced by permission of Historic England Archive ref: PC07961

General view of children playing in the gardens. The Castle Grounds and Terrace were created in 1870. The land for them was leased from the Earl of Jersey by the Rochester Corporation. In 1883 the Corporation bought the land from the Earl. This garden layout was removed in 1931. This property is managed by Medway Council.

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Medway Rochester

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Edwardian (1902 - 1913)

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Girls feeding pigeons in the gardens with the pavilion in the background. The Buxton Pavilion Gardens were created between 1869 and 1871. They were designed by an Edward Milner. He was the apprentice of the renowned garden designer Joseph Paxton. Paxton is best known for designing the 'Crystal Palace' in London.

Gardens, Rochester Castle, Rochester, Kent

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