The People's Park is a park in Halifax,

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, England. It was given to the people of Halifax in 1857 by local carpet manufacturer Sir

Francis Crossley Sir Francis Crossley, 1st Baronet, of Halifax ( Halifax, 26 October 1817 – 5 January 1872), known to his contemporaries as Frank Crossley, was a British carpet manufacturer, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician. He was founder of the ...

. The park was originally designed by

Joseph Paxton Sir Joseph Paxton (3 August 1803 – 8 June 1865) was an English gardener, architect, engineer and Liberal Party (UK), Liberal Member of Parliament. He is best known for designing the Crystal Palace, which was built in Hyde Park, London, Hyde ...

, but suffering neglect in the late 20th century until a major restoration project which started in 1995. It is listed as Grade II* in the

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, and the Crossley Pavilion, a building in the park, is a Grade II*

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. Crossley had reportedly been impressed by the beauty of the scenery of

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on a visit and returned to Halifax eager "to arrange art and nature so that they shall be within the walk of every working man in Halifax; that he shall go to take his stroll there after he has done his hard day's toil, and be able to get home without being tired".

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* * ''Discussion of safety issues around the park's pond during restoration'' Parks and open spaces in West Yorkshire Tourist attractions in Calderdale Buildings and structures in Halifax, West Yorkshire Grade II* listed parks and gardens in West Yorkshire {{WestYorkshire-geo-stub

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