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Bealey Close, MANCHESTER, M26 2GT

Close Park is Radcliffe's biggest public park. It is located approximately 1 mile from Radcliffe town centre. The land was first opened as a public park in 1925.

This giant stainless steel origami-style dinosaur is one of three public artworks which were unveiled at Close Park in Radcliffe during November 2006. It takes its inspiration from the former paper making industry in Radcliffe. The reflective materials respond to different light and weather conditions. The sculptures, part of the Irwell Sculpture Trail, are the result of a joint project between artist Mark Jalland and pupils of Radcliffe Hall Primary School. When designing the sculptures, the artist was inspired by the ideas generated by the children through a series of interactive workshops and Radcliffe's former paper-making and fabrication industries. https://web.archive.org/web/20080313202254/www.bury.gov.uk/LeisureAndCulture/ParksAndRecreation/UrbanParks/ClosePark/Sculptures.htm Bury MBC

This giant stainless steel origami-style dinosaur is one of three public artworks which were unveiled at Close Park during November 2006. It takes its inspiration from the former papermaking industry in Radcliffe. The reflective materials respond to different light and weather conditions. This sculpture, part of the Irwell Sculpture Trail, is the result of a joint project between artist Mark Jalland and pupils of Radcliffe Hall Primary School. When designing the sculpture, the artist was inspired by the ideas generated by the children through a series of interactive workshops and Radcliffe's former paper-making and fabrication industries. https://web.archive.org/web/20080313202254/www.bury.gov.uk/LeisureAndCulture/ParksAndRecreation/UrbanParks/ClosePark/Sculptures.htm Bury MBC

One of three new public artworks which were unveiled at Close Park in Radcliffe during November 2006. The sculptures are the result of a joint project between artist Mark Jalland and pupils of Radcliffe Hall Primary School. When designing the sculptures, artist, Mark Jalland, was inspired by the ideas generated by the children through a series of interactive workshops and Radcliffe's former paper-making and fabrication industries. https://web.archive.org/web/20080313202254/www.bury.gov.uk/LeisureAndCulture/ParksAndRecreation/UrbanParks/ClosePark/Sculptures.htm Bury MBC (archived 2008)

This giant stainless steel origami-style dinosaur is one of three public artworks which were unveiled at Close Park in Radcliffe during November 2006. It takes its inspiration from the former paper making industry in Radcliffe. The reflective materials respond to different light and weather conditions. The sculptures, part of the Irwell Sculpture Trail, are the result of a joint project between artist Mark Jalland and pupils of Radcliffe Hall Primary School. When designing the sculptures, the artist was inspired by the ideas generated by the children through a series of interactive workshops and Radcliffe's former paper-making and fabrication industries. https://web.archive.org/web/20080313202254/www.bury.gov.uk/LeisureAndCulture/ParksAndRecreation/UrbanParks/ClosePark/Sculptures.htm Bury MBC (archived)

A small green in front of the Grade I listed St Mary's Parish Church. A church has existed on this present site for over 1000 years, since Saxon times and the church structure has been adapted and modified over the years. The oldest part of the church still in existence today is thought to be the Nave, built in the early 15th century by James de Radcliffe, the Lord of the Manor at the time. The Tower was rebuilt in 1665, and some of the original features were incorporated in the new tower during the rebuilding. The original clock (which has two faces) was fitted in 1785. In 1908, the present clock was fitted, and one of the old clock faces now forms part of the pavement outside the vestry door. The church is a Grade I listed building (Historic England List Entry Number: 1163125 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1163125 ). http://radcliffeparishchurch.org.uk/history.htm

The sensory garden is part of Close Park which is a public park approximately 1 mile from Radcliffe town centre. The parkland was donated to the town by the Bealey family and first opened as a public park in 1925. Image] is at the centre of the garden.

A small green in front of the Grade I listed St Mary's Parish Church. A church has existed on this present site for over 1000 years, since Saxon times and the church structure has been adapted and modified over the years. The oldest part of the church still in existence today is thought to be the Nave, built in the early 15th century by James de Radcliffe, the Lord of the Manor at the time. The Tower was rebuilt in 1665, and some of the original features were incorporated in the new tower during the rebuilding. The original clock (which has two faces) was fitted in 1785. In 1908, the present clock was fitted, and one of the old clock faces now forms part of the pavement outside the vestry door. http://radcliffeparishchurch.org.uk/history.htm