Brief Description
The park was opened in 1890. In 1895, Rusholme house was demolished and the grounds were re-modelled into the park. In the same year, a competition for the design of the gallery was won by J W Beaumont. The gallery is of red terracotta, symmetrical with two low towers, cross-windows and polygonal buttresses on the angle parts. There is a semi-circular columned entrance porch. A statue of Edward VII by J Cassidy dates from 1911-13.
History
Whitworth Park is a site which dates from 1848, including Grove House and Rusholme House and their grounds. The site was bounded by Oxford Street and Wilmslow Road to the east and a lane to the west (Park Street 1895), and suburban development to the north-east. The park was opened in 1890.
Visitor Facilities
This is a municipal park for general public use. Please see: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=1508 More information- Features
- Gallery (featured building)
- Description: The gallery is of red terracotta, symmetrical with two low towers, cross-windows and polygonal buttresses on the angle parts. There is a semi-circular columned entrance porch.
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- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
This is a municipal park for general public use. Please see: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=1508Directions
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?categoryID=200073&documentID=1508&pageNumber=2
- History
Period
- Mid 19th Century
- References
References
- University of Manchester and University of York, {A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester}, York, 1994A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester
Contributors
Lancashire Gardens Trust
Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit