Shell Pool, Handsworth

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Date:1880 - 1898 (c.)

Description:Shell Pool in Soho Park, Handsworth. Originally been part of the grounds of Matthew Boulton's Soho House, the area around this pool was relandscaped by the Boulton trustees in the 1880s and opened to subscribers only. This rustic style bridge was constructed as part of this work.

The pool was drained in 1898

Related themes:

Parks & Gardens Boulton, Matthew 1837 - 1900 (Victorian Period)

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