It has been another glorious day but one which has kept me at the desk. But despite that I was till able to manage a walk in one of our City Parks. Less than 1/2mile from the City centre and you would think you were miles away from urban sprawl and noise…indeed we are very lucky to have a choice of ‘green lungs’ in our City, free for all to enjoy.
It was that last thought that provoked further thinking about our good fortune. In fact it was other families ‘Good Fortunes’ from which we have benefited. This is Darley Park, Darley Abbey, Derby and was donated to the people of Derby in 1922 by the Evans Family. It is one of several Parks in Derby that were given to Derby by various wealthy Benefactors. In fact, much earlier in the early 1800’s the first ever Public Park in England, ‘The Arboretum’, was donated by another local business man Joseph Strutt. I am not sure that todays ‘wealthy and good’ would ever be prepared to act so generously without receiving some major recognition in return.
Still best not to ponder on that rather sad reflection of today… but reflect on the previous generations generous donations and enjoy the Park’s they gave us and say Thank You.
A cluster of Hellebores in a secret corner of the Park
13th March
© David Oakes 2014
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So beautiful, David. It’s so good to get out in the fresh air and sunshine. 🙂
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