The founder of Drayton Manor Theme Park has died.
George Bryan OBE passed away this morning, aged 92.
Following his marriage to Vera Cartilidge in 1942, he paid £12,000 for 80 acres of land near Lichfield and set about creating his family fun attraction.
In April 1950, Drayton Manor Park opened with one restaurant, a tea room, three hand operated rides, six rowing boats, some pedal cars and a set of second hand dodgem cars.
Today, the park continues to be run and owned by the family.
A spokesperson said: “George Bryan inspired all people he met, with his passion and humility.
“He was a devoted husband to Vera, father to Colin, Jane and Andrew, grandfather and great grandfather.”
