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Fitzroy Gardens

Gone, But Not Forgotten

"Some months ago the parks and gardens committee decided to make the Fitzroy gardens more attractive by erecting a rustic kiosk, where tea coffee and light refreshments might be dispensed. Aided by the Government, a suitable structure was erected in the park and after arrangements had been made, whereby the Misses F. and K.

Kiosk, Fitzroy Gardens, c.1910.  Postcard
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James Sinclair and his Cottage

In the centre of the Fitzroy Gardens is a cottage almost invisible behind its overgrown garden but it is an interesting little house and worth a more careful look.  It was designed in 1866 by Francis Maloney White as the gardener’s cottage. Its first occupant was James Sinclair and hence it is now known as Sinclair’s Cottage.

Sinclair’s Cottage. www.fitzroygardens.com
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