Reverend Joseph Hutton's Memorial Fountain.

The inscription reads:

As a memorial of the Rev^d Joseph Hutton L. L. D. 

For seven years minister of Friargate Chapel.

 And as a record of  the warm interest he took in the well-being and enjoyment of his fellow men

This fountain is erected by his wife

 September 1860 

The fountain as was prior to restoration, vandalised in 2000.

Hutton Fountain Returns

Photo Christopher Harris, December 16^th 2004

This is a shameful and mindless act which will serve to cast doubts as to whether the Arboretum will survive after the recent 5.5 million restoration. 

Following a successful investigation and information provided by the cameras, the culprits have now been located and are to be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law.

The fountain is to be restored after the commencement of the night time lock up policy.

Photo Christopher Harris, March 11^th 2005

Left: The condition of the fountain by March 25^th 2005 following a second attack

The remaining top bowl section was recently tipped off its pedestal by vandals.

The Heritage Lottery Fund takes a very dim view of this type of activity, which could lead to penalties for Derby City Council  and its council tax payers.

It is understood that video can be made available to to aid the arrest and conviction of the vandals.