Louisa Anne Ryland
(1814-1889)

woman and philanthropist

Died aged 75

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Commemorated on 3 plaques

This park, one of many gifts to Birmingham, by Louisa Anne Ryland 1814-1889

The Lodge at Cannon Hill Park, Edgbaston Road entrance, Birmingham, United Kingdom where they gifted

Louisa Ryland (1814 - 1889) Philanthropist, who in 1873 gifted land and the funds to create Cannon Hill Park to be "a source of healthful recreation to the people of Birmingham." One of many gifts she made to our city.

23 Edgbaston Road - Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, United Kingdom where they gifted (1873)

Hæc turris a.d.1885 restaurata est. pecunia ad opus conficiendum deficiente louisa anna ryland munificentia sua necessariam attulit opem.

English translation: This tower was restored in A.D. 1885. The funds for completing the work being insufficient, Louisa Anna Ryland by her generosity brought the necessary aid

St Mary's Church, Warwick, United Kingdom where they funded (1885)