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Atarah · 15-09-2004, 14:02

Milnshaw Park - this was Accrington's first public park and recreation ground. It was opened in 1880 and was first known as Victoria Gardens. It used to have a bowling green, croquet lawn, open air bathing pool and separate playgrounds for boys and girls.

Hagg Reservoir - when you've been shopping at ASDA and spotted ducks on the lodge, ever thought any more about why its there? This was the reservoir that supplied water to Frederick Gatty's (Gatty Park!!) Bleach Works. Gatty came over here from France and is the man responsible for inventing the KHAKI dye for military uniforms.

15-09-2004, 14:02	#1
Atarah Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ACCRINGTON Posts: 2,358 Liked: 95 times Rep Power: 11531	Milnshaw Park And Hagg Reservoir Area Of Town Milnshaw Park - this was Accrington's first public park and recreation ground. It was opened in 1880 and was first known as Victoria Gardens. It used to have a bowling green, croquet lawn, open air bathing pool and separate playgrounds for boys and girls. Hagg Reservoir - when you've been shopping at ASDA and spotted ducks on the lodge, ever thought any more about why its there? This was the reservoir that supplied water to Frederick Gatty's (Gatty Park!!) Bleach Works. Gatty came over here from France and is the man responsible for inventing the KHAKI dye for military uniforms.