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Anniversary Fete at the Arboretum, Derby - The Entrance Gateway, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Anniversary Fete at the Arboretum, Derby - The Entrance Gateway, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Anniversary Fete at the Arboretum, Derby - The Entrance Gateway, 1854. Crowds visit public gardens in Derbyshire....thousands upon thousands of the labouring classes, from the busy hives of Birmingham, Burton, Sheffield, Leicester, and Nottingham, poured into Derby, to commemorate the opening of the Arboretum, presented to the people by their constant friend and generous benefactor, the late Joseph Strutt [a cotton mill owner]'. The grounds were laid out by John Claudius Loudon, the distinguished landscape gardener...[Strutt had stipulated] "That the Arboretum shall be open to all classes of the public without payment"...The rain fell heavily, but it failed in drowning the ardour or quenching the enthusiasm of the people. They went for pleasure and resolved to have it. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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Anniversary Crowds Day Out Day Trip Joseph Strutt Outing Way In Arboretum
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Anniversary Fete at the Arboretum, Derby - The Entrance Gateway, 1854
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is an evocative photograph capturing the spirit of community and celebration during the commemoration of the Arboretum's opening in Derby, England. The image, created by an unknown artist, depicts a bustling entrance gateway to the public gardens, adorned with banners and flags. Thousands of people, dressed in Victorian attire, stream in through the gate, eager to partake in the festivities. The laboring classes had traveled from nearby cities such as Birmingham, Burton, Sheffield, Leicester, and Nottingham to honor the late Joseph Strutt, a generous benefactor and cotton mill owner who had presented the Arboretum to the people of Derby. The grounds of the Arboretum were designed by the distinguished landscape gardener, John Claudius Loudon. Strutt had stipulated that the Arboretum should be open to all classes of the public without charge, making it an accessible and inclusive space for everyone. Despite the heavy rain that fell on the day, the crowds remained undeterred, their enthusiasm and ardor undampened. The Illustrated London News reported that the rain failed to quench their spirits as they came for pleasure and resolved to enjoy the day. The scene is filled with a sense of unity and joy, as men, women, and children mingle and make their way through the entrance gateway, passing by sculptures and statues that add to the picturesque beauty of the Arboretum. This historic photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when community gatherings brought people together to celebrate and create cherished memories.
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