Louisa Ryland

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Description:Cannon Hill Park, previously Cannon Hill Meadows Farm, was given to the city by Louisa Ann Ryland the daughter of Samuel Ryland a Birmingham manufacturer.
Cannon Hill Park was opened to the public on 1 September 1873 and included, a carriage drive, two lakes, Bathing Pool and Lido, refreshment pavilion, lodge and six glasshouses all erected at Miss Ryland’s expense but with staff and maintenance budget provided by the Corporation.

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