The Crimean Cannons

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A schoolboy sitting on one of the Arboretum's cannons, about 1939, just before the cannons were removed

The cannons were given to Derby Arboretum by Lord Palmerston

Photos courtesy of Derby Evening Telegraph

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Both cannons can be seen in this photo

The cannons were allegedly melted down during World War 2 as part of the war effort

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