Victorian Conservatory in Corporation Park
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Victorian Conservatory in Corporation Park
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 13 Sep 2020
Corporation Park is a fine example of a traditional Victorian park close to the centre of Blackburn. The park was laid out by William Henderson and opened in 1857. The park is designated as a Grade II* Park and Garden of Special Historic Interest (https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1001344 Historic England List Entry Number: 1001344). The park’s conservatory, erected in 1900 is a Grade II listed building (https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1239155 Historic England List Entry Number: 1239155). A fine example of cast iron Victorian conservatories, the gabled central section is designed to house exotic plants with the cooler wings being used for more northern flora. The building is ornamented with arches, pierced spandrels, columns and features a large clock and a central louvred chimney.
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