North Western Gardens was reconfigured in 2000 to prioritise pedestrian movement as part of a multimillion pound Heritage Lottery Urban Parks funded renewal programme. The park used to be known locally as 'Bog Island' because its underground toilets were marooned in a sea of cars. While traffic is still present on two sides of the triangular space, one side is now anchored to the shops. Thick planting borders of perennials surround the green lawn, wide pavements and dozens of long comfortable benches can now be enjoyed without interference from traffic.
This recent view looking over the gardens from the cafe in the Mostyn Art Gallery shows where the road used to run on the left.
Until 2014 the square included a beautiful old oak tree but winter storms have destroyed it and now there is only a stump left. The wooden sculpture of the White Rabbit was installed in 2012.
The view above was taken in 2007 from the opposite direction and before the sculpture was installed.
A contribution to ABC Wednesday and NF Trees and Bushes.
The gardens are lovely. What a shame the beautiful tree was destroyed.
ReplyDeleteThe white rabbit is quite a surprise!
ReplyDeleteThe whitish building is very impressive.
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Sorry to read that such a fine tree is gone.
ReplyDeleteI take it that Llandudno is in Wales. We were several times in Wales with the children.
ReplyDeleteWil, ABCW Team
Public gardens are always lovely, and this is definitely no exception. Love the buildings.
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ReplyDeleteSeems like a lovely place to wonder through...
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♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc-w-team)
more pedestrian access is a good thing
ReplyDeleteROG, ABCW
Looks like a nice addition to the town. Last time I was in Llandudno I saw the Mad Hatter but didn't see the rabbit (the wind and rain on the day might have been a slight disincentive to exploration!)
ReplyDeleteI hope they planted other trees to replace the mighty oak. It looks like a great place to simply hang out and enjoy the moment.
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Your photos have captured the memories that would have been left to traces otherwise. nice post!
ReplyDeleteI love the old oak tree. To bad it was destroyed :(
ReplyDeleteAt least the humans have improved on their work. Nature is as alway up to its own devices.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. I've been fascinated with this city for some time, now.
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