2011

SJ9599 : Stamford Park Upper Lake

taken 13 years ago, near to Hurst, Tameside, England

This is 1 of 3 images, with title Stamford Park Upper Lake in this square
Stamford Park Upper Lake
Stamford Park Upper Lake
The former mill reservoir known as Chadwick Dams was incorporated into Stamford Park in 1891.

The reservoir was divided in two by an embankment, with the southern section becoming the present boating lake. This, the northern section, is used mostly for fishing.
Stamford Park

Stamford Park lies on the boundary between Ashton and Stalybridge. It was the first park to be opened in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Following a 17 year campaign by local cotton workers, Stamford Park was officially opened by Lord Stamford on the 12th July 1873. A crowd of 60-80,000 arrived on the day to watch the procession and opening ceremony.

Over the following two decades the park developed at pace, incorporating more land into the park. The former mill reservoir known as Chadwick Dams was incorporated into the park in 1891. The reservoir being divided in two by an embankment, with the southern section becoming the present boating lake.

The park now includes tennis courts, putting and bowling greens, a children's playground and paddling pool. The park also boasts an animal corner with a variety of birds and animals.

LinkExternal link photos of Stamford Park in the 1960s
LinkExternal link -Tameside.gov
LinkExternal link Ashton-Under Lyne.com


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Geographical Context: Park and Public Gardens Lakes, Wetland, Bog Suburb, Urban fringe Former: Reservoir Place: Ashton Under Lyne Stalybridge other tags: Lake Fishing Lodge Angling Club Park Island Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Stamford Park Fishing Lake [13] · Southern Section becoming the Present Boating Lake [10] Other Photos: · Ridge Hill Title Clusters: · Stamford Park Upper Lake [3] ·
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SJ9599, 136 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Dixon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 14 June, 2011   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 15 June, 2011
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 9569 9959 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:29.5799N 2:3.9859W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 9575 9958
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