She wrote in her will a ‘restrictive covenant’ saying the land should be used as a public park or recreation ground and for no other purpose. Her wish has been respected by successive Preston councils. The park and surrounding areas were dubbed as ‘heaven’ and ‘paradise’, and with facilities including a bowling green, swimming pool and aviary, it was a good description. What are your memories of Ashton’s Haslam Park? READ MORE: See Moor Park through the years. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Look back at Avenham and Miller Parks. MORE MEMORIES: Wander through Fulwood of yesteryear
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5. Haslam Park
In 1934 an aviary was officially opened on Haslam Park in Ashton. It housed all manner of birds and captivated children who visited the park. Sadly it was closed down in the late 70s or early 80s. This image was taken of the empty structure in 1983 Photo: Archive
6. Haslam Park
This is how the lake at Haslam Park looked in 1941 - a delightful area with swans and ducks Photo: Archive
7. Haslam Park
Mr Thomas Walton, and Mr Albert Atkinson, pool supervisor, sweeping the algae off the floor of Haslam Park baths Photo: Archive
8. Haslam Park
A charming view of a corner of the lake and rustic bridge in Haslam Park, Ashton Photo: Archive