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ST GEORGE PARK REMEMBERED

ST GEORGE PARK WAS OPENED IN 1896 BY ST GEORGE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. WHEN THE BRISTOL BOUNDARY WAS EXTENDED IN 1897 IT THEN CAME UNDER THE OWNERSHIP OF BRISTOL CORPORATION. IT WAS BUILT ON LAND PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS FIRE ENGINE FARM. THE PARK POSSESSED A MAN MADE LAKE, BOWLING GREEN, TENNIS COURTS AND A LOVELY BAND STAND. DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR BARRAGE BALLOONS WERE FLOWN ABOVE THE LARGE HARDSTANDING. FAIRS PRESENTED BY CHARLIE HEAL WERE A REGULAR OCCURENCE UNTIL THE MID 1950s. CHARLIE LIVED IN A HOUSE IN LYNDALE ROAD OVERLOOKING THE PARK. HE IS SEEN IN ONE OF THE IMAGES OUTSIDE OF HIS HOUSE. A new book entitled 'Dictionary of St George Park' has been published by Barton Hill History Group. Further details including where to purchase a copy of the book contact Pauline at bartonhillhistorygroup@gmail.com.