Ralph Ward Jackson [SEP] date of birth
Ralph Ward Jackson
Ralph Ward Jackson (7 June 1806 – 6 August 1880, London) founded West Hartlepool, England in the 19th century. A Conservative, he was elected at the 1868 general election as the first the Member of Parliament for The Hartlepools, but was defeated at the 1874 general election.
Ward Jackson Park, which is located on the westerly end of Elwick Road in Hartlepool is named in his memory.
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Ward Jackson Park
Ward Jackson Park is a municipal park located in Hartlepool, England.
It is named after Ralph Ward Jackson who founded West Hartlepool in the 19th Century.
The park contains a small children's playground, pond with various bird visitors, band stand, fountain and a cafeteria as well as open green space.