150th Anniversary of Act Ending Inclosures of Common Land

By Helen Bruce | August 11, 2026 |

Today, the 11th of August 2026, is the 150th anniversary of the Commons Act 1876, the Act which spelt the death knell for the parliamentary inclosure of common land in England and Wales. Our friends at the Open Spaces Society reflect on the positive impact that this has had for public access to green spaces.…

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