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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1. Haslam Park
Three-year-old Mandy Nelson of Cedar Avenue, Ashton, pictured with two budgies at the aviary in Haslam Park. She was a regular visitor to see and feed the birds when this image was taken in 1983 Photo: Marilyn Quilty
2. Haslam Park
Swimmers gather on the side of the pool ready to jump in at Haslam Park in Ashton. Picture courtesy of John Swindells and the Preston Past and Present Facebook group Photo: John Swindells
3. Haslam Park
The swimming pool on Haslam Park was a popular place to be - this image was taken in 1939. Courtesy of John Swindells and the Preston Past and Present Facebook group Photo: John Swindells
4. Haslam Park
Getting ready to make a splash in the swimming pool via the big slide. This image is from 1958 and shows the baths as a popular choice for many residents of Preston Photo: Archive