The People's Park is a park in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. It was given to the people of Halifax in 1857 by local carpet manufacturer Sir Francis Crossley.
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The park was originally designed by Joseph Paxton,[1] but suffering neglect in the late 20th century until a major restoration project which started in 1995.[2] It is listed as Grade II* in the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England, and the Crossley Pavilion, a building in the park, is a Grade II* listed building.[3]
Crossley had reportedly been impressed by the beauty of the scenery of New England on a visit and returned to Halifax eager "to arrange art and nature so that they shall be within the walk of every working man in Halifax; that he shall go to take his stroll there after he has done his hard day's toil, and be able to get home without being tired".[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "People's Park Halifax". Gardenvisit.com. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ "People's Park". Calderdale Council. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ Historic England. "People's Park Halifax (1000553)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ "Bandstand and Fountain, People's Park, Halifax". From Weaver to Web: Online Visual Archive of Calderdale History. Calderdale Council. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
External links
edit- "People's Park, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England". Parks and Gardens Data Services. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- "Case studies: People's Park, Halifax, West Yorkshire". Visitor Safety in the Countryside Group. 2002. Retrieved 16 April 2014. Discussion of safety issues around the park's pond during restoration
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