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Locke Park, Barnsley.
Locke Park was founded in 1861 when Phoebe Locke gifted 17 acres of land to be used for the benefit of the people of Barnsley. It was known as the People’s Park and officially opened on 10 June 1862.
When Phoebe Locke died in 1866, a magnificent Observation Tower was erected on the highest point in the park in her memory. It opened to the public on 20 October 1877, giving visitors 360 degree panoramic views from its two platforms.
The Tower was refurbished a few years ago. It used to open during the summer many years ago allowing visitors to climb up to the viewing area at the top from which there are great views
The pattern at the moment seems to be 1 day of snow each week and another day to clear.
January 29th 2015 Barnsley
Locke Park Tower, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Locke Park in Barnsley was named after Joseph Locke (1805 - 1860) a well known civil engineer associated with railway projects.
The tower (designed by architect Richard Phené Spiers) was opened in 1877 at a cost more than £11000.
Day 57: Sunday walks & snaps of #LockeParkTower in Barnsley's #LockePark which is apparently is the highest point in Barnsley & I'm definitely going to be revisiting when the tower is open, as it provides panoramic views of Barnsley & Yorkshire, however it seems that it is only open once a month which is unfortunate so maybe next time 🗼😅 #365Project #BarnsleyIsBrill #BrendanClaytonPhotography