The bandstand in Victoria Park has been given a new lease of life following renovations completed by Salford City Council.
The bandstand that was erected in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, it has continued to be the centre piece of the park for over a century.
The structure was built during the popular rise of the British Brass band movement that continued from the 1860’s to the later stages of the 1930’s.
However, due to the buildings longevity within the park, it has found itself deteriorating as a result of being exposed to various elements that have withered the Grade II listed structure.
The renovations have been completed, the structure has been returned to its white and rich green colours, after it had been found to have water damage and structural issues.
Following the renovation, a spokesperson from the Salford City Council said: “The Victoria Park Bandstand has been an iconic structure in the Salford community for over a century.
“Repairs have now been completed: the bandstand has been completely repainted and the existing shrubs, which were encroaching on the base of the structure, have been replaced with lower growing perennial plants.”
The structure will now continue to be a wonderful presence within the park, as it continues to be in the centre of the Swinton Park.
With the structure updated, Rebecca Long Bailey MP also shared comment on the update to the bandstand, as she said: “Thank you to everyone at Salford City Council for doing a grand job on restoring our bandstand in Victoria Park.
“Its recent refurbishment will allow it to remain a focal point of Victoria Park and ensure it is still used for future local events.”
Thank you to everyone at @SalfordCouncil for doing a grand job on restoring the bandstand in Victoria Park in Swinton to it’s original colours 👏
(Photos by the legendary Derek Antrobus) pic.twitter.com/PHNMkgzIHy
— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) September 18, 2024
With the Salford MP continuing to add: “The British brass band movement was growing as an expression of local solidarity and aspirations of rapidly growing communities in the face of industrialisation.”
With the new development to the Ex-Labour councillor involved in regeneration and greening of Salford, Derek Antrobus said: “The bandstand has always been a source of pride for Swinton and Pendlebury people.”
As he added: “I can’t get over quality of work being done to bandstand in Victoria Park.
“In recent years it has been well-used and well-maintained. But this restoration has brought out the intricate detail.”
He continued: “Everyone’s admiring it. Well done to Salford City Council and its maintenance team.”
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