Victoria Park, Swinton bronze plaque

This bronze commemorative plaque records: Victoria Park Swinton’s Park Opened 1897 Opened in 1897 Victoria Park forms Swinton’s premier public park. It was named after Queen Victoria to celebrate the 60th year of her reign. It is home to a Grade II listed bandstand. The park stands in the grounds of the rebuilt Swinton ‘Old’ Hall, was built between 1859-1862. The hall was purchased by the town council and served as its offices. The first meeting was held in 1896. It was renamed Victoria House and served with distinction as offices and a clinic until it was demolished in 1993. The land where the house stood became a nursing home. The park remains a Swinton highlight today. Recorded plaque organisation: Salford City Council.

Victoria Park, opened in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, serves as Swinton’s premier public park and houses a Grade II listed bandstand; the park was built on the grounds of the former Swinton ‘Old’ Hall, which later served as town council offices until its demolition in 1993.