Derby's Arboretum was Britain's first ever public park. The Arboretum was donated to the town in 1840 by Joseph Strutt, a former Mayor of Derby and member of local industrialist family.Derby's Arboretum was Britain's first ever public park. The Arboretum was donated to the town in 1840 by Joseph Strutt, a former Mayor of Derby and member of local industrialist family.
Derby's Arboretum was Britain's first ever public park. The Arboretum was donated to the town in 1840 by Joseph Strutt, a former Mayor of Derby and member of local industrialist family.

10 inventions and other amazing things Derbyshire gave the world

Derbyshire has been the home of many remarkable people over the years, and there are some who have been responsible for some of the most iconic inventions to date.
By Kyle Wilson
Published 10th Sep 2020, 09:40 BST

Below is a list of some famous inventors and inventions proudly from Derbyshire.

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Paul Cummins (1977-present), born in Chesterfield and educated at the University of Derby, was the brilliant mind behind of the First World War commemorative installation, Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, at the Tower of London using 886,246 ceramic poppies, most of which were made in Derbyshire.

5. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 31: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge accompanied by Diane Lees (Director-General of the Imperial War Museum) views the 'Weeping Window' ceramic poppies art installation as she visits the Imperial War Museum to view family letters from World War One on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Paul Cummins (1977-present), born in Chesterfield and educated at the University of Derby, was the brilliant mind behind of the First World War commemorative installation, Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, at the Tower of London using 886,246 ceramic poppies, most of which were made in Derbyshire. Photo: Max Mumby/Indigo

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Thomas Cook (1808-1892) – who was born in Melbourne (Derbyshire) – was the father of travel excursions and founded the travel agency Thomas Cook & Son, which is now Thomas Cook Group today. In 1841, he arranged the first privately-chartered excursion train, charging one shilling for travel and food.

6. Thomas Cook.

Thomas Cook (1808-1892) – who was born in Melbourne (Derbyshire) – was the father of travel excursions and founded the travel agency Thomas Cook & Son, which is now Thomas Cook Group today. In 1841, he arranged the first privately-chartered excursion train, charging one shilling for travel and food. Photo: Europa Press News

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The famous tomb raider, Lara Croft, a fictional beautiful, intelligent English archaeologist and adventurer was created by Derby based games company Core Design.

7. Lara Croft (Tomb Raider).

The famous tomb raider, Lara Croft, a fictional beautiful, intelligent English archaeologist and adventurer was created by Derby based games company Core Design. Photo: Photoshot

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In 1721, Derby Silk Mill became the world's first factory, built for the Lombe brothers beside the River Derwent containing spinning machines. These required familiar large buildings seen today be built with a power source.

8. Factories.

In 1721, Derby Silk Mill became the world's first factory, built for the Lombe brothers beside the River Derwent containing spinning machines. These required familiar large buildings seen today be built with a power source. Photo: Epics

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