Introduction
Whitaker Park features include a playground, a fountain and a bandstand.
- History
Richard Whitaker bought Oak Mill Estate in 1900. Whitaker employed William Barron and Son, of Borrowash, Derby, to design grounds for a recreation park. Whitaker Park is now part of museum grounds.
Period
- 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
- Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Ornamental Fountain
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- Bandstand
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- Cascade
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- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Period
20th Century (1901 to 2000)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
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