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MEMORANDA on the HISTORY 



— OF THE 



Derby Public Library, Museum, 

 and Art Gallery. 



(Compiled from previous Annual Reports.) 



1870, The Public Libraries Act Adopted. 



1871. The Old Library Opened. 



1879. The Present Library and Museum Opened. 



1883. The Art Gallery Opened. 



1895! The Arboretum Branch Reading Room Opened. 

 The Children's Library Opened. 



1905. The Museums Act Adopted. 



1906. The Strand Property Purchased for £3,580. 



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