ALEXANDRA PARK IN POSTCARDS AND PHOTOGRAPHS
- OLD RELICS -


On 23 Jul 1879 an offer from Mr Threlfall Ascroft, for fixtures in the Park, of a Sundial over 300 years old which formally stood in the Oldham Churchyard and several pieces of masonry, relics of the Old Oldham Church was accepted by the Park Committee.
The Committee requested the Chairman and Vice Chairman see to the above being fixed in a suitable place in the Park.

On 10 Oct 1906 the Sundial in the Park was moved to the Museum at the Central Library following an application from Mr Councillor Yates.

The remaining relics would most likely have been transferred to to other protective places at a later date.



Postcard by Milton. Woolstone Bros, London E. C.
"Glazette" Series. No. 2580 Posted 9 Sep 1907 to Mrs Lockwood in Scarborough

Message reads, Dear Friends
We arrived about 8 o'clock on Saturday night quite safe after having enjoyed our holiday.
Yours
Mr & Mrs Y. E. Dyson

Postcard by Milton. Woolstone Bros, London E. C.
"Arlette-Glazette" Series. No. 185
Posted 21 Apr 1908 to Miss Southworth in Barrow

Message reads, Dear Maggie.
I hope you have enjoyed your holiday.
I have not been out the weather is so cold & stormy
With best love from
Lily

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