Highbury Hall and Park, Birmingham, England
Record Id: 1718
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Brief description of site
Highbury Park was originally a late-19th-century suburban garden and estate, which subsequently became a garden (with Hall) and public park. The site covers approximately 33 hectares. The park was re-landscaped in the early-20th century, with a Dutch garden and an Italian garden as well as a great variety of trees. An arboretum was planted in 1992.
Brief history of site
Highbury Hall was built in 1878-9 for the MP Joseph Chamberlain. From 1888, Highbury was the setting for large social and political gatherings. The greater part of Highbury's grounds was made a public park soon after 1932.
Location information:
Address: Highbury Hall, Yew Tree Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8QG
Locality: Birmingham
Local Authorities:
West Midlands; Birmingham; Moseley and Kings Heath
Historical County: Warwickshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 139 | Grid Ref: | SP068 823 |
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| Latitude: | 52.43863 | Longitude: | -1.901397 |
Directions:
South-east of the A38 between Selly Oak and Moseley, in south Birmingham. Off the A435 in King's Heath.
Key information:
Form of site: landscape garden
Purpose of site: public park
Context or principal building: parks, gardens and urban spaces
Site Style : English landscape garden
Site first created: 1879
Main period of development: Early 20th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 33
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