People's Park - April 5th 2020 - Edition No. 6
People's Park
People's Park was built for Sir Francis Crossley and opened in 1857
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Old Pub Picture
Albion on the left and Beacon Tavern on the right, at the bottom of Claremount Road and opposite Godley Bridge
Today's Postcard
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On this day 5th April
5th 1911 Bermerside given to Halifax by Mr A.Donald Oates and Miss Oates in memory of their late brother, Edwin James Oates. The estate was bought for £5,000 and Mr and Mrs Oates paid for alterations to the house into an open air school at a cost of £1,000. In addition, £4,000 was set aside to start a covalescent home and form part of the Oates Trust Fund.
5th 1913 Sod cutting ceremony for the new St. John's Church, Rastrick
5th 1933 Test case in the High Court brought by the Performing Rights Society against the George Hotel, Brighouse. The hotel was banned from allowing the public performance (by radio) of any musical work.
5th 1935 First Halifax prosecution under 30mph speed limit.
5th 1939 New Burnley Road Inn to be called The Allan Fold, the licence being transferred from the Brown Cow Inn.
5th 1958 New child welfare centre opened in North Parade
5th 1979 Josephine Whittaker, 19, was found murdered on Savile Park
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