Birkenhead Park 1847
Birkenhead Park 1847
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The People’s Garden – Repair and Maintenance

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Birkenhead Park secures its place on the Tentative List!

Birkenhead Park is a step closer to achieving the highly coveted UNESCO World Heritage Site status!

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Joseph Paxton's stone plaque in Birkenhead Park

A Chinese Tulip Tree for Joseph Paxton

On Thursday November 10th 2022, the Duke of Devonshire, visited Princes Park Liverpool, and Birkenhead Park, to celebrate Joseph Paxton, designer of both parks.

175 anniversary, Heritage & history, Nature, News
PAXTON plan of Birkenhead New Park

Birkenhead Park’s Conception and Opening

Birkenhead Park has a rich and colourful history since its opening on Monday 5th April 1847.  Seen as the forerunner of the Parks movement, Birkenhead Park has acted as the inspiration and template for countless other urban parks across the UK, Europe and North America.

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