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History Section Index

This is the Index for the history section of the Friends of Middleton Park Website. Here you will find a timeline giving a brief outline of important historical events in Middleton Park. Also FoMP are proud to be working with John Newbould on an on-line version of his extensive notes on Historic Middleton.

We are constantly learning more about the history of Middleton and the Park, and we would urge you to get in touch, by emailing us, with any queries, comments, corrections or further information.

• Timeline of Important Historical Events in Middleton Park.

• John Newbould's Notes on Historic Middleton.

• The Dispute between William de Gramary and Adam de Beeston, 1200-1212, and the origin of the boundary ditch and bank in the park.

• The FoMP Archaeological Survey of the Mining Remains in the Park (2006-2008).

• The Middleton Ice House

• Middleton Colliery - 1842 Children's Employment Commission (Mining)

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