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Joseph Strutt (1765–1844)
Joseph Strutt (1765–1844)
Joseph Strutt (1765–1844)
Joseph Strutt (1765–1844)
Joseph Strutt (1765–1844)
Joseph Strutt (1765–1844)
Joseph Strutt (1765–1844)
Joseph Strutt (1765–1844)

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A semicircular-headed niche with a figure of Joseph Strutt (1765–1844) textile magnate, philanthropist and former Mayor of Derby. He donated the Arboretum to Derby Town Council in 1840, for the ‘enjoyment and education of the people’. Considered to be the first urban recreational public park in England.
Title

Joseph Strutt (1765–1844)

Date

1852

Accession number

DE23_HC_S034

Acquisition method

commissioned by Derby Town Council

Work type

Statue

Owner

Derby City Council

Custodian

Derby City Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II* (England and Wales)

Listing date

04/08/84

Access

at all times

Inscription description

plinth: ARBORETUM, / GIVEN TO THE TOWN / BY / JOSEPH STRUTT. / 1840.

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Located at

Arboretum Square, New Normanton Derby

DE23 8FN

At the end of Arboretum Street, at the entrance to Derby Arboretum Park.