The Royal Pomona Palace and botanical gardens was located in Pomona Island, Manchester. It was formerly known as Cornbrook Strawberry Gardens, before being renamed after the Roman goddess Pomona.[1] The site was opened in 1846. Purchased by George Jennison in 1868.[2]
As a result of the industrial revolution, by the 1880s the site was surrounded by factories. In 1887 a nearby chemical factory exploded, which caused considerable damage to the palace, resulting in the closure of the palace and gardens.[1] The area later became known as the Pomona Docks.
A pub was later named after it. [1]