Band Stand, Peel Park, Salford

The bandstand, built in 1902 and demolished in 1965, was a central feature of Peel Park.

‘From the start I have been very fond of this view and have put it in many paintings. You know that I never paint in this spot, but look for a long time, make drawings and think.’

Lowry’s numerous sketches of Peel Park often show a crowd gathering around the bandstand. A focal point in the park it was demolished in 1965.

The Lowry Collection, Salford

This drawing has been adopted by Evelyn Reid as part of the Adopt a Lowry scheme.

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