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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Lancashire => Topic started by: JONSUE on Thursday 31 August 17 23:52 BST (UK)
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I believe that the Lowther Gardens in Lytham were laid out by an employee of the Clifton Estate. He is referred to just as "Mr Tomlinson" in the histories of the gardens that I can find online. Can anyone help me with the full name of this person. I am interested to see if it might be a relative.
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https://lowtherpavilion.co.uk/about-the-lowther/history-of-the-lowther-pavilion/
I am interested to see if it might be a relative.
If he was a relative - you must have him on a census showing his occupation. Have you checked the 1871 census? Only 5 male Tomlinsons living in Lytham of which only 3 were the right age and only one had an occupation of gardener
William Tomlinson aged 50 born Wrightington RG10 Piece 4221 Folio 68 Page 13
Whether it's the same Tomlinson you would need to contact Lowther Gdns or Lytham Heritage Group to see if they can clarify it for you
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Opening of Lowther Gardens
reported Saturday August 31st 1872
On Tuesday,Lytham was en fete,the whole of the shops and and places of business being closed
on the occasion of the opening of of a small but very beautiful park and gardens named Lowther Gardens facing Lowther Terrace and a short distance from the Clifton Hotel,
The grounds which comprises nearly 13 acres is the gift of J.T Clifton of Lytham Hall,the Lord of the manor,and has been exquisitely laid out by Mr Barnes of Lytham from the design of Mr Rowbotham park keeper to the Preston Corporation