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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13. Haslam Park
The south end changing cubicles at the baths on Haslam Park, pictured here in 1988 after the pool was closed. Image kindly provided by Paul Swarbrick and Gillian Lawson of the Preston Historical Society Photo: Paul Swarbrick and Gillian Lawson
14. Haslam Park
This picture from 1969 shows the same area of lake as the 1941 image - this time however, the footpath on the left is completely submerged and overgrown with shrubs and trees Photo: Archive
15. Haslam Park
This memorial to a wealthy mill owner in Preston won the Government's official stamp of approval in the 1980s. The ornamental entrance gates to Haslam Park, first erected when the 56-acre parkland was opened to the memory of cotton spinning boss John Haslam in 1910, was given the protection of "listed building" status by the Department of the Environment at the request of owners Preston Council. The recognition applies to both Blackpool Road and Cottam Lane entrances Photo: Archive
16. Haslam Park
A fine old willow tree located close to the stream was a favourite feature of Haslam Park, pictured here in 1938 Photo: Archive