100 Years of Graves Park
On 2nd December 1925, J. G. Graves signed the conveyance giving the first part of Norton Park to the citizens of Sheffield. A sum of £20,000 was paid for the land, roughly equivalent to £1.58 million today. On 3rd June 1926, the park, named Graves Park in honour of Sheffield’s benefactor, was officially opened to the public.
Centenary Celebrations
On Saturday 30th May, local people and visitors to Graves Park were treated to a range of activities and entertainment, to celebrate 100 years of Graves Park. Family groups enjoyed a picnic in the very pleasant sunshine. The choirs and dancers provided a good show. Local children contributed to the centenary collage, while intrepid boat-makers constructed some very pretty boats. Those made by the children were very impressive; the new Lord Mayor tried his best, but couldn’t match the creative skills of the children!
