Magnolia Park
Nature Reserve
by Mave Sipple
The above photo is of the opening of Magnolia Park Nature Reserve in Hawkwell, it is undated. Can anyone tell me when the park opened and who planted the tree?
I visited the park a few weeks ago, the car park is cheerful with brightly coloured murals to make you smile. The nature reserve is a lovely place, with a lake, woodland walks, songbirds and squirrels, and peace and quiet.
The park is built on Magnolia Park, the old brickworks.
Back in the 60s I remember that Magnolia Road led to dog boarding kennels and Magnolia paintworks.
Can anyone remember what else was there?