Bell's Parade was named after Robert Bell, who with his half brother Henry Bentinck constructed a wharf and a store on the site in 1855 (gone now.) The Parade is situated on the Latrobe inlet of the Mersey River, Tasmania. These grounds are wonderful to walk in and around, with barbecues, shelter and so on.
Queen Elizabeth 11 visited there in February 23, 1954 and had tea provided by member of the Latrobe Branch of the Country Women Association.
I remember the Queen's visit to Tasmania, just!
Map as to where Bells' Parade is, above it to the left is the city of Devonport.
Looks like a wonderful place to walk and enjoy. That's amazing you can remember the Queen's visit. Love your new header, very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks on all accounts Bill. Yes I remember the Queen's visit. There is a garden at Latrobe not far from the picnic area that's called 'The Queen's Garden'.
DeleteBeautiful place Margaret.
ReplyDeleteIt is Bob.
DeleteThank you for your update. May they RIP. Condolences to you and everyone.
Está bien acondicionado, con buenos bancos que facilita el descanso, después de una caminata y mesas y bancos al aire libre, para poder saciar el apetito en medio de la naturaleza.
ReplyDeleteFeliz fin de semana. Un abrazo.
It is well kept that area, always toilets are cleaned and are clean, no rubbish around and lawns mowed as well.
DeleteVery beautiful place Margaret!
ReplyDeleteI love that you include historical facts about the Queen's visit and a map at the end!
It is a nice place Katerina. I don't always remember to leave a map and so on, but it is handy to know where I'm reffering to.
DeleteI wonder whether the Queen's nature loving son will visit - I am sure he would like it.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure he would too..but he probably won't.
DeleteSome bloody nice photos, of a bloody nice place
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo-Anne. 😉
DeleteFantastic park views
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteIt looks a beautiful place to visit, your photographs show it so well.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you Jan.
DeleteEs un bello lugar. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you...same to you.
DeleteIt would be such a nice place for a picnic. I can see a footbridge to cross the Mersey, but is there a ferry?
ReplyDeleteNo ferry there as it's only a small part of the Mersey Andrew. There is a ferry I believe in Devonport that takes you across the river but not sure if it operates in winter. We have had many a picnic there over the years, even when I was about 7 years old..lol, long time ago we lived in Burnie for about 3 years.
DeleteA map is always a nice addition to photos and narrative about a place. The map with the mention of Bells Parade , is quite an informative detail!
ReplyDeleteOften forget to put a map of the place I'm talking about, this time I remembered.
DeleteWould be really nice to take a walk there!
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely walking along both sides of the river Angie, and it's not a long way either.
DeleteBeautiful picnic area.
ReplyDeleteIt is R, always looks clean.
DeleteBeautiful place to walk there.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend.
Greetings Irma
Yes, Irma. Thank you.
DeleteI think everyone has said it--- A very nice place to spend some time, and you have captured it well.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill.
DeleteI too remember the queen's 1954 visit, at least to Melbourne. She was slowly driven around the MCG in an open car and waved to 92,500 excited fans. I wonder if she would be so popular now, if she had lived long enough.
ReplyDeleteRemember seeing photos of her when she visited Australia, my late mother was a Queen fan and was able to see her close up. Hard to say if more people would have turned up today if she had lived and visited - we will never know.
DeleteIt looks like a lovely spot, but then again all of Tasmania is lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely with it's bird and all.
DeleteHello Margaret,
ReplyDeleteNice pictures of this place.
Great to read that the queen of many years ago was here.
Many greetings,
Marco
Thank you, Marco. Yes it was such a long time ago.
DeleteUn lugar precioso para caminar y buen recuerdo haces de la visita real.
ReplyDeleteBuen fin de semana.
Un abrazo.
Thank you Laura.
DeleteSo - a visit by Lizzie. Next you might get Tree-Hugger and Equine face.
ReplyDeleteI recall the first visit from Liz and Phil, My grandparents had their home all
covered with flags and flowers. The official car taking them to Concord
Hospital where veterans were treated for war related problems sped past
as if it was in the Monte Carlo rally.
Very upsets residents of that street.
Cheers
Colin
PS: Sunny here in Terrigal - OK when you are in the sun but we have had buckets of freezing rain. Beach patrol just look - no one in that water - ha ha.
No, they won't come here now Colin.
DeleteWell, I suppose the Queen and Co were on a tight schedule but all the same those people would have been disappointed.
No sun out here today, just a gray Sunday as in weather.
El lugar se ve precioso, bonito recuerdo del viaje de la reina. Besos.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice there Tersa.
DeleteA lovely little spot.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is Hena.
DeleteWhat a spot!
ReplyDeleteA Lovely one, it is.
DeleteNice place for a stroll.
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