** individual English parks : fountain parks








Individual English Parks: Fountain Parks


Figure 1-- This commercial posrcard of the fountaion at St. Anne-on-sea was sent durubng August 1905. The way the people were dressed this looks more like a Spring scene. Notice the boys with their sail boats.

English parks vary greatly in size. Some like the royal parks in London can cover substamtial areas. Others are virtual urban postage stamps. Of course this is especiall true of small towms. Often at the center of many small towns is a sculptured fountain surrounded by both paved areas and greenery often including gardens. Cities common have more real estate around their parks which often comminky have fountains. There are thousands of these small foutain parks throughout England as well as Wales and Scotand. Most fate to the 19th century. They may have been commons earlier, but the sculptured fountains were mostly berrected un the 19th century as the Industrial Revolution brought immense wealth to Britain. Usually these parks do not have names like larger parks. Locals may refer to them simply as 'the Fountain'. They are enjoyed by the locals, giving a destinatioin for a family stroll and chatting with neighboirs. Girls may bring their doll baby carriages along. Boys look forward to testing out their sail boats.







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