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Manchester Zoological Gardens

Introduction

Manchester Zoological Gardens were sited between Broom Lane and Northumberland Street. The site was landscaped and included a 'Grand Menagerie' and a lake. There was also a maze and an archery ground and a system of promenade walks on the site. The site is now lost.

History

Period

  • Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
  • Victorian (1837-1901)
Key Information

Type

Garden

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Lost

Hectares

6

References

References

Contributors

  • Lancashire Gardens Trust

  • Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit