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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17. Haslam Park
The famed double avenue of lime trees on Haslam Park in Ashton, Preston Photo: Lindsey North
18. Haslam Park
Looking north across the empty pool area of the baths at Haslam Park, after the pool was closed in 1988. Image kindly provided by Paul Swarbrick and Gillian Lawson of Preston Historical Society Photo: Paul Swarbrick and Gillian Lawson
19. Haslam Park
The east end of the swimming pool looking towards the communal shower area. The baths on Haslam Park were closed in 1988. Picture kindly provided by Paul Swarbrick and Gillian Lawson of Preston Historical Society Photo: Paul Swarbrick and Gillian Lawson