Peasholm Park is much-loved by residents and visitors alike with its unusual Japanese-inspired features and tree trail through the Glenn. The park first opened in 1912, the brainchild of the Borough engineer Harry W. Smith, and has gone through many further developments since. Take a walk through the park’s historic beginnings with these 16 photos from the Max Payne Collection.
9. Island
The island in the newly opened park is in the centre. In the distance is a development of townhouses off Dean Road. Ashville, Beechville, Elmville, Mayville, Oakville and Roseville became known to locals as 'The Avenues'. Photo: Max Payne Collection
10. Development
A view looking towards the Clifton Hotel and North Marine Road in the distance. The island has been further developed and people can be seen enjoying it. Photo: Max Payne Collection
11. North Bay expansion
The park and the North Bay swimming pool can be seen. The pool was built in 1938 at a cost of nearly 30,000. The pool was the last major development on the North side before the second world war. Photo: Max Payne Collection
12. Naval warfare
A model of the SS Orontes taking part in the popular Naval Warfare display which began in 1927 and still takes place today. Until 1929 all the boats were manpowered before electricity was introduced. Photo: Max Payne Collection