London Open Spaces Act, 1893
Hackney Marshes.
WHEREAS there are certain lands in the administrative county of London (in this Act called "the county") commonly known as Hackney Marshes which are or are reputed to be Lammas lands within the manor of Lords Hold Hackney and it is expedient that the London County Council (in this Act called "the Council") should be empowered to acquire hold and manage the said lands as and for an open space for the perpetual use thereof by the public for exercise and recreation:
And whereas ...