University of Nottingham Highfields Park

Jesse Boot

1850 - 1931

Founder of the 'Boots the Chemists' empire, looks out towards his Beeston factory.

He was a great man and a generous benefactor to The City of Nottingham.  He was Knighted in 1917 and in 1929 was created 1st Baron Trent of Nottingham.

 

©  Ray Teece  13-10-2009

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