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Rylands was originally a small settlement around Beeston Lock, comprising some tens of houses and two pubs, although the name now refers to all of the area south of the railway line.

The Jolly Angler was originally on the river side of the canal, but has since moved.

Beeston began to spread south of the railway line in the late 19th century when a few Victorian villas were built near the level crossing by the station.

Over the first few decades of the 20th century, several estates were built to house the workers at Ericssons and Boots, both of which had large factory sites also south of the railway line, and these estates joined Beeston and Rylands.

Further post-WWII development filled in the gaps, initially with an estate of council houses and flats, and latterly with private houses and bungalows.

The last significant development was in 1970 of Meadow Farm, now the four roads of timber-framed semi-detached houses between Beech Avenue and the canal.

Since then Beeston Rylands has had only a small amount of infill development.