The opening of the People's Park, Farnworth, near Bolton, Lancashire, 1864. Chancellor of the Exchequer and future prime minister William Ewart Gladstone speaking to the crowd. The banners read: 'The Working Man's Pleasure; The Rich & Poor [?]; Welcome Gladstone; Health to the Donor; Enjoyment of the People'. Farnworth Park was given to the people of Farnworth to provide a welcome rest from the daily drudge of the mills or mines. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

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