Our project focuses on three urban parks in North Manchester: Sandhills Park in Collyhurst, Queens Park in Harpurhey, and Philips Park in Eastlands.
The group uncovered old maps as part of the project - this one dates from 1891! Click on the lit-up areas to find out more about each park.
Queens Park
Queens Park is a well-used community park in Harpurhey, just off Rochdale Road. It's known for its rose gardens and for the historic art gallery in its grounds.
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Philips Park
Philips Park in Eastlands was the home of several firsts for the city of Manchester - its first municipal cemetery, first bowling green and first open water swimming pool!
Sandhills
Sandhills is a small country park that's full of fascinating history. For instance, it was once the site of a quarry that provided the stone for a very famous Manchester building. Can you guess which one?
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