Albert Park, Middlesbrough
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Albert Park is an open access, free public park, located in Middlesbrough
, in the borough of Middlesbrough
and the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire
, England
.
It was at the instigation of town's first mayor
and MP
, Henry Bolckow, that an idea of a public park for the residents of Middlesbrough was first mooted: dubbed the 'People's Park' in its conception, Bolckow was particularly consciousness of the need to provide an ostensible 'green lung' to ease the plight of the burgeoning industrial population of a town which had only been granted its charter of incorporation as recently as 1853.
The Park was first opened in 1868, and ten years later it was the site of the formation by players from Middlesbrough
Amateur Cricket Club of the original Middlesbrough Football Club, and, for the two subsequent years until 1878, prior to its exit as hastened by damage afflicted upon the Park by players and supporters alike, its first ground.
The park has been credited with the Green Flag Award
by the Civic Trust
.
at the start of his football career was unveiled in the park on May 16, 2007. The 7ft-tall bronze figure, sculpted by Vivien Mallock
, shows a 24-year-old Clough with his boots slung over his shoulder striding towards Ayresome Park
, Middlesbrough's former ground, on his way to training.
and Melbourne
.
in 1869. It underwent substantial renovation and was switched back on on Friday 2 April 2004.
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is a large town situated on the south bank of the River Tees in north east England, that sits within the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire...
, in the borough of Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough (borough)
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and the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county primarily in that region but partly in North East England. Created in 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972 it covers an area of , making it the largest...
, England
England
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.
It was at the instigation of town's first mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
and MP
Member of Parliament
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, Henry Bolckow, that an idea of a public park for the residents of Middlesbrough was first mooted: dubbed the 'People's Park' in its conception, Bolckow was particularly consciousness of the need to provide an ostensible 'green lung' to ease the plight of the burgeoning industrial population of a town which had only been granted its charter of incorporation as recently as 1853.
The Park was first opened in 1868, and ten years later it was the site of the formation by players from Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is a large town situated on the south bank of the River Tees in north east England, that sits within the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire...
Amateur Cricket Club of the original Middlesbrough Football Club, and, for the two subsequent years until 1878, prior to its exit as hastened by damage afflicted upon the Park by players and supporters alike, its first ground.
The park has been credited with the Green Flag Award
Green Flag Award
The Green Flag Award is the benchmark national standard for parks and green spaces in the United Kingdom. The scheme was set up in 1996 to recognise and reward green spaces in England and Wales that met the laid down high standards...
by the Civic Trust
Civic Trust
The Civic Trust of England was a charitable organisation founded in 1957. It ceased operations in 2009 and went into administration due to lack of funds/...
.
Sculptures
A statue depicting sporting legend Brian CloughBrian Clough
Brian Howard Clough, OBE was an English footballer and football manager. He is most notable for his success with Derby County and Nottingham Forest. His achievement of winning back-to-back European Cups with Nottingham Forest, a traditionally moderate provincial English club, is considered to be...
at the start of his football career was unveiled in the park on May 16, 2007. The 7ft-tall bronze figure, sculpted by Vivien Mallock
Vivien Mallock
Vivien Mallock FRBS is an English sculptor who works mainly in bronze. Her career started at the Museum of Army Flying in Hampshire where she sculpted several celebrated WWII fighter pilots, including John Cunningham, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Britain...
, shows a 24-year-old Clough with his boots slung over his shoulder striding towards Ayresome Park
Ayresome Park
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, Middlesbrough's former ground, on his way to training.
Sundial
A grade II listed sundial, designed and constructed by John Smith of Stockton, was donated by H.W.F Bolckow in 1879. The sundial allows people within the park itself to read the time in the UK, New YorkNew York
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and Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
.
Central fountain
The central fountain in Albert Park, was originally presented by Joseph PeaseJoseph Pease
Joseph Pease may refer to:* Joseph Pease , railway owner, first Quaker elected Member of Parliament** Sir Joseph Pease, 1st Baronet , MP 1865–1903, full name Joseph Whitwell Pease, son of Joseph Pease...
in 1869. It underwent substantial renovation and was switched back on on Friday 2 April 2004.