Monday 22 October 2012

Parramatta, Prince Alfred Park, rotunda

This rotunda is located in Prince Alfred Park, in the western suburb of Parramatta. This 1.6 hectare park was originally the site of Australia’s first gaol which was completed in 1797. The park honours Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, who was the second son of Queen Victoria and the first British monarch to visit Australia in 1867-68. On his second, whilst picnicking in the beachfront suburb of Clontarf on the 12 March 1868, he was wounded in the back by a revolver fired by Henry James O'Farrell.

15 comments:

  1. I LOVE Victorian bandstands and rotundas! The columns and wrought iron are very finely created, and the location is perfect.

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  2. Beautiful, and interesting history.

    Shooting a visiting monarch seems to me to be a bit rude.

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  3. A lovely photo and an interesting bit of history. I had never heard that story before.

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  4. There is something universal about victorian gazebos and band stands.

    After shooting the first visiting member of the Royal Family, I wonder how long it was before another member visited.

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  5. What a lovely park and great to hear some history :)
    ~Pernilla

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  6. Love the historic rotundas and their stories. Great photo.

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  7. Happy Blue Monday! Lovely photo, Jim!
    ...following you!

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  8. That's a lovely pagoda. Have a wonderful Blue Monday.

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  9. Ow, shot in the back?

    That is blue-tiful! Thanks for sharing. I look forward to reading your comment on my blog.

    Happy Blue Monday, Jim.

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  10. Beautiful capture!

    My Blue Monday are here and here.

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  11. I always think of a four string quartet when I see a rotunda like this.

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  12. Great find Jim, the only thing missing is the brass band.

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  13. Pretty gazebo and interesting information! Happy Blue Monday!

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  14. Love gazebos and this one is superb!
    Thanks for sharing. And thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment.

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