Built in memory of Lord Ashton‘s
second wife, Jessie, the memorial is a grand gesture to the town where
Lord Ashton grew up and made a large part of his wealth.
Jessie Ashton died in 1904.
Standing around 35m (150ft) tall, the white Portland Stone structure,
with copper clad dome, contrasts sharply with nearby woodland.
The Ashton Memorial was designed by Sir John Belcher and his partner John James Joass.
It officially opened on 24 October 1909 and is the centre piece to the 54 acres that make up Williamson Park.
Created from a disused quarry, Williamson Park provided work for many
local residents who had lost their jobs due to the cotton famine caused
by the American Civil War.
In 1877 the grounds of the park were laid out by Mr John Maclean of Castle Donington.
Looking up towards the Ashton Memorial in Lancaster
The area called Fenham Carr was originally part of Lancaster Moor
Hospital Estate, and was added to Williamson Park during the 1990s.
One of the other features of the park is the large lake, complete with fountain.
I enjoyed this beautiful place where I meet with nature and I could admire wonderful view of Lancaster
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