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Handbill advertising a Garden Party at Lydiard Park, 1887

Handbill advertising a Garden Party at Lydiard Park, 1887
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The handbill promotes a garden party to be held in the rectory field in aid of new 'heating apparatus' for St. Mary's Lydiard Tregoze. Lady Meux was patron of the event which included swimming matches, donkey races, and an open-air concert by the Swindon Town Band. Breaks were run at intervals from The Kings Arms in Swindon (Old Town) and the Railway Hotel in Purton.

Year:
1887
Type:
Handbill
Location:
Lydiard House
Owner:
Swindon Borough Council
Reference:
LYD1993-278
Credit:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Last updated on:
Tuesday 31st August 2021

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