Welcome to our first attempt of hiding a geocache. Any suggestions for improvement are welcome.
The park is close to our hearts as we spend lots of lazy afternoons there, but it also has a bit of history behind it.
George Rose Park was named after John George Rose, Chairman of the Council from 1911 to 1914, and 1919 until 1924. After the 1914-1918 war, unemployment in Darlaston was high, with about 2,000 people out of work. George Rose introduced several schemes to find work for them, one of which was the building of the park.The project began in 1921 and took three years to complete. Casual employment was found for over 700 unemployed people, who were paid from a special fund. The park was formally opened in pouring rain on the afternoon of Saturday 1st November, 1924. Sadly George Rose died in August, 1924 and so didn't live to see the opening. The park was named after him in recognition of his help for the unemployed.
You are looking for small magnetic container. It is not placed in the park itself but we are encouraging to visit it. The road is quite busy with lots of muggles around so please be stealthy.
FTF. adahen
STF. two nosy parkers
TTF. Cacheism 500