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Bradlaugh Past
Location: Northamptonshire
The aim of this project is to investigate the history of the park of Bradlaugh Fields in the town of Northampton. The project has been developed by the Bradlaugh Barns Association as a result of consultation with the public and through their own committee meetings.
Research hopes to uncover the role people have played in relation to the natural, industrial and built heritage of Bradlaugh Fields, which in the past has been a farm, medieval quarry and a golf course. The Fields also narrowly escaped being developed for housing recently which has stirred up much community interest in the Fields.
The project is in 3 parts: Research of the history of the fields through archives and oral reminiscence. Presentation of the information through a booklet, wall hangings, display and heritage walks. Celebration Event including Heritage Walks.
Background: Bradlaugh Fields are owned by Northamtonshire County Council and comprises of parkland and two Local Nature Reserves. These are managed by the Wildlife Trust for Northamptonshire with the help of local people.
Although the Fields are surrounded by urban development they contain a variety of important habitats including rare limestone grassland and many ancient hedgerows.
BTCV supports community action through the Bradlaugh Barns Association (BBA) and Friends of Bradlaugh fields.
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Bradlaugh Barn Association |
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Bradlaugh Fields, NORTHAMPTON NN2 |
| Finishing Date |
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30/06/2004 |
| Grants: |
Heritage Lottery Fund: £24,148
Nationwide Building Society: N/A
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