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Tag Archives: Carnegie Library
Lost Heritage: The Carnegie Library
The Carnegie Library replaced Neelgharies house, bequethed to the council by Emily Dowling, second wife of George Sparkes. She had required the site to be used to benefit and better the townspeople. The generous philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, provided funds to … Continue reading
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Tagged Carnegie Library, Central Library, Library Gardens
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Bromley Town Centre Park Trail – Stop 3/1 (Library Gardens of Neelgharies House)
To continue the Heritage Trail, carry on straight on through the park to the 3rd table-style bench, and there is a path down the hill to your right. Follow this down to the Fishpond. Continue reading
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Church House and Library Gardens
These two parks are really one; it is just a historical note that Library Gardens is the level area behind the Churchill Theatre; you then go down the slope to the integrated Church House Gardens. Note that, part of this … Continue reading
Posted in Green Space
Tagged Abel Moysey, Carnegie Library, Church House Gardens, Churchill Theatre, Emily Dowling, George Sparkes, Green space, Library Gardens, Mr J Stenning
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