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Donation and Grand Opening of the Derby Arboretum
- When
- 16 September 1840
- Where
- Derby Arboretum
Joseph Strutt donated the Derby Arboretum to the town of Derby, and the park's grand opening took place on 16 September 1840.
The Arboretum was donated to the town in 1840 by Joseph Strutt, a former mayor of Derby. Work on the site had commenced in July 1839 and was completed in time for the grand opening, which took place on 16 September 1840. Strutt intended the park as a recreational facility for the working people of Derby, whom he wished to thank for their part in helping his family amass their fortune.
Sources
- Derby Arboretum Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-04
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