I enjoyed my first currywurst of the summer in the Stadtpark restaurant on Wednesday evening, when I met up with a group of English students, all keen to talk to me in English! It's nice eating out in the evening, but oh dear, I simply cannot sleep well afterwards on a full stomach, and I spent Thursday morning feeling drowsy. I think I must be getting old!
The Stadtpark Restaurant lies in Prince-Albrecht Park, a lovey park established in 1895 on a former military parade ground, which had originally been developed in 1824 outside the boundaries of Brunswick, by Duke Charles ll. Several decades later it was annexed to the city, and the park, designed by Fintelmann and funded by the regent of the Duchy of Brunswick, Prince Albrecht of Prussia was completed in 1905, and named "Prince Albrecht Park." The city park restaurant was opened in March 1884, and has recently undergone major restoration work, and now looks splendid with its decorative woodwork and shingle tiles. A Brunswick lion stands proudly in the foreground.
The bandstand with two lions.
The park has become enhanced and renovated in the last few decades, with a skating rink added in 1950. In July 1981 the well system was restored, and the water cascade bought back to life. From 2005 to 2008 new tree planting took place, with walkways restored and more seating added.
Yet another lion.
The restaurant stands in a lovely location under the trees, and to the right in the photo is a "Maypole," well I think that's what its called, a place where various clubs and establishments can place their crests and shields. The are a common sight in Germany, and Timmerlah has one standing in the middle of the village with the shields of local tradesmen.
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