Baxter Park Trustees

Minutes 1863-1908, letter book 1898-1908.

Baxter Park was donated to the community by Sir David Baxter of Kilmaron (1793-1872) and his sisters Eleanor and Mary Anne (1800-1884). The layout of the park's 37 acres was designed by Sir Joseph Paxton and included grassy areas, terraced walks and shrubberies which offered 'a most agreeable summer promenade affording beautiful recreation and pure air to all classes.' In the pavilion at the centre of the park, a marble statue of Sir David was erected, paid for by public subscription. On 9 September 1863 Baxter Park was opened by the Prime Minister, Earl Russell in front of a crowd of over 70,000 people.

Originally estimated to have cost 50,000, Baxter Park was placed under the charge of Trustees. In 1903, because the Trust Investments were no longer enough to maintain the park, the Trustees handed over responsibility to the Town Council.

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