A garden historian studying at Cambridge University is to dig into the history of Dartmouth Park when she writes a thesis on 'Green Spaces' which will include the past glories of the park. Ann Colbert, pictured on the right in the photograph, will be looking into the benefit of parks and green spaces today, compared with the original objectives, in terms of heritage, sustainability and health and how community involvement may raise awareness of the issues. She found Dartmouth park fitted the bill after visiting this very website.

Ann visited the park on Friday 12 December and took lots of photographs. The three photos featured show Betty Finney, Friends of Dartmouth Park Committee Member, near the lower pool, a general view, and a view of the play area. Ann is planning another visit in the Spring. Thanks must go to Chris Moore, Countryside Manager, and David Brown, Restoration Project Manager, for their invaluable assistance during the visit.