Rylands and the History of Longford Park | Friends of Longford ParkLongford Park’s current layout dates back to 1857 when Longford Hall and its associated grounds were constructed and laid out by John Rylands, the famous cotton merchant and benefactor of many of Stretford’s civic buildings. The landscape was laid out https://friendsoflongfordpark.org.uk/home/rylands-and-the-history-of-longford-park/