Grove Park Playing Fields, Hale, Cheshire
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Grove Park Playing Fields, Hale, Cheshire
Image: © Anthony O'Neil Taken: 28 Mar 2011
In the 19th Century, this now lush green space was the site a large brick works. After the Second World War, it became waste ground covered in shrubs, vegetation and weeds with a large, deep lake formed from the flooded clay pits. Although somewhat hazardous, it was popular with fishermen and as a wild play area for local children.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.384614
Longitude
-2.32786