People's Park, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Record Id: 2609
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Brief description of site
People's Park is a public park of around 5.5 hectares laid out in 1856 by Sir Joseph Paxton and Edward Milner and opened in 1857. It was donated by the local manufacturer Sir Francis Crossley. After a period of decline the park has recently (from 1995) undergone restoration.
Brief history of site
Sir Frances Crossley presented the land to the town, and commissioned Sir Joseph Paxton to lay it out as a park in 1856.
Location information:
Address: King Cross Street, Halifax, HX1 1EB
Locality: West Yorkshire
Local Authorities:
West Yorkshire; Calderdale
Historical County: West Riding of Yorkshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 104 | Grid Ref: | SE085248 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 53.71954 | Longitude: | -1.872673 |
Key information:
Form of site: public park
Purpose of site: urban park
Context or principal building: parks, gardens and urban spaces
Site first created: 1856 to 1857
Main period of development: Mid 19th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 5.5
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