Openshaw Park, The Lodge

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Openshaw Park, The Lodge

Image: © David Dixon Taken: 17 Oct 2020

Openshaw Park was opened by the Prince of Wales, HRH Prince Albert Victor, on 21 July 1888. It had been established with generous contributions of land and money from a local benefactor, Mr Thomas Openshaw. The Openshaws of nearby Primrose Hill were woollen manufacturers and great patrons of the local community. The adjacent Image] was a gift in 1866 from Thomas Openshaw's uncle, who was also called Thomas. The park, which was originally known as Rochdale Road recreation ground, was later renamed Openshaw Park, in honour of its donor. This http://www.bury.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=11202 (Your Bury) gives some information about the history of the park, including quotes from the lengthy report of the opening in the East Lancashire Echo of 21st July 1888 which includes a description of the original park, illustrated with pen and ink drawings and describes the impact that the park had on Rochdale Road.

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53.592191
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