Photograph, Wendy Barrie on the Darlingsford Bridge, 1983

Historical information

Property of Lot 1 Thomas Bell Darling 1853
1863 Ralph Parkinson
1887 Sold to Richard Manning (Cr and Hotelier) leased by John Walsh
Minns family lived at the house in the time of Welsh. C Parkinson died in Jan 1887

Ralph Parkinson was a prominent citizen of Melton and was known for his generosity, and his involvement in the community and the Church of England. He had one daughter, his wife and other daughter died earlier. He died in Jan 1887

Physical description

Photo was taken during the October floods

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