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Looking at the scene in picture 6 today is barren compared to the 1960s,70s and 80s. The flower bed, rustic fences and wooden benches are no more.
Date (of image) : 0/9/2016
Donor : F. Wilson
Creator : F. Wilson
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A big change 1960s to 2016 (6)
Created by Doris Wilson
Donated by the family of the late Doris WilsonThis was taken in the mid 1960s looking down into the Burn Valley from the winding path at the top of Elwick Road. Where the flower bed and rustic fencing was, there is now just an expanse of grass although the Council did plant wild flowers there in 2015.
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Burn Valley GardensThe Burn Valley Gardens, Hartlepool was opened to the public in 1898. Bowling greens were added in 1913.
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