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Avenham Park, Preston: Autumn Golds
Paul Iddon
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Popped out for an hour today, but the weather was dismal and dull, light was flat and uninspiring. Undetered, I managed to get three reasonable efforts out of the journey, and with a bit of work, I have presented them here for your appraisal.
First a bit of background:
Designed and created by Edward Milner the Avenham and Miller Parks are probably the best surviving examples of his work today. Avenham Park is created from a natural amphitheatre and has a famous Japanese Rock Garden with a wide variety of unusual ornamental plants, together with beautiful water features. The Avenham Colonnade, the splendid riverside Ribble Walk, The Belvedere and Majestic Derby Walk are amongst the few of the splendid features to be found within the park. .Avenham Park is created from a natural amphitheatre and contains Avenham Walk (begun in 1697), the Belvedere, Swiss Chalet and the Boer War Memorial. Later additions to the design of the park include the Rock Garden (also known as the Japanese Garden), which was constructed in the 1930’s.
First up is the Tudor house, which stands beneath the Ivy Bridge.
It was raining ever so slightly when I was doing these which has helped with the colours - wet helps!
Further into the parks are myriads of pathways and little walking areas. There are benches all over the place, as is the norm in parklands and this one overlooks "The Belvedere" - a now vandalised feature, one of the buildings that the park houses.
This is one such bench, close to Avenham Tower, one of the many buildings bordering the park.
The last one image is one of the southernmost pathways, heading toward Miller Park. I didn't sit down, the damp conditions made me think the better of it...
Enjoy the views.
C&C as always welcomed.
Paul.
First a bit of background:
Designed and created by Edward Milner the Avenham and Miller Parks are probably the best surviving examples of his work today. Avenham Park is created from a natural amphitheatre and has a famous Japanese Rock Garden with a wide variety of unusual ornamental plants, together with beautiful water features. The Avenham Colonnade, the splendid riverside Ribble Walk, The Belvedere and Majestic Derby Walk are amongst the few of the splendid features to be found within the park. .Avenham Park is created from a natural amphitheatre and contains Avenham Walk (begun in 1697), the Belvedere, Swiss Chalet and the Boer War Memorial. Later additions to the design of the park include the Rock Garden (also known as the Japanese Garden), which was constructed in the 1930’s.
First up is the Tudor house, which stands beneath the Ivy Bridge.
It was raining ever so slightly when I was doing these which has helped with the colours - wet helps!
Further into the parks are myriads of pathways and little walking areas. There are benches all over the place, as is the norm in parklands and this one overlooks "The Belvedere" - a now vandalised feature, one of the buildings that the park houses.
This is one such bench, close to Avenham Tower, one of the many buildings bordering the park.
The last one image is one of the southernmost pathways, heading toward Miller Park. I didn't sit down, the damp conditions made me think the better of it...
Enjoy the views.
C&C as always welcomed.
Paul.
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Thanks for looking and commenting Jack.
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Comments and constructive critique always welcome!
Elaine Heasley Photography
Thank you Elaine.
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Lovely shots. Are there more in the series?
Andy
Cheers folks.
I did take others, but not as good IMO as these, so I didn't post them
Thanks for looking and your kind words.
Paul.
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