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.
I LOVE Victorian bandstands and rotundas! The columns and wrought iron are very finely created, and the location is perfect.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely rotunda.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, and interesting history.
ReplyDeleteShooting a visiting monarch seems to me to be a bit rude.
A lovely photo and an interesting bit of history. I had never heard that story before.
ReplyDeleteThere is something universal about victorian gazebos and band stands.
ReplyDeleteAfter shooting the first visiting member of the Royal Family, I wonder how long it was before another member visited.
What a lovely park and great to hear some history :)
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Love the historic rotundas and their stories. Great photo.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday! Lovely photo, Jim!
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That's a lovely pagoda. Have a wonderful Blue Monday.
ReplyDeleteOw, shot in the back?
ReplyDeleteThat is blue-tiful! Thanks for sharing. I look forward to reading your comment on my blog.
Happy Blue Monday, Jim.
Beautiful capture!
ReplyDeleteMy Blue Monday are here and here.
I always think of a four string quartet when I see a rotunda like this.
ReplyDeleteGreat find Jim, the only thing missing is the brass band.
ReplyDeletePretty gazebo and interesting information! Happy Blue Monday!
ReplyDeleteLove gazebos and this one is superb!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. And thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment.
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