The Lion's Den, Alexandra Park
Introduction
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The Lion's Den, Alexandra Park
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 20 Oct 2011
The Pavilion or "Lion's Den" public shelter, with its ornate ironwork, round arches and corner turrets, was one of the original features of the park when it opened in 1865. A postcard http://www.alexandra-park.com/Lions-Den/LD.html shows it in its splendour around the turn of the twentieth century. Over the years, much of its embellishment was removed until it was dismantled in 1972 leaving only its two lions and the brick wall. Fortunately, when the park was restored, the pavilion was recreated from the original design, and once more forms the focal point along the promenade.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.534408
Longitude
-2.103913