These images are the pages of the Ropner Park Official Opening programme. The opening took place on October 4th 1893 by the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George V & Queen Mary) and included luncheon, marching bands and fireworks. The programme includes advertisements for Messrs Peckston & Co Outfitters, Toogood & Co general grocery stores, Blakeborough & Rhodes hot water engineers, Ralph Appleton Estate Agent, Auctioneer and valuer and Stanton’s Boots. Courtesy of Glyn Davis.
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