- Wilfrid Fox
Dr. Wilfrid Fox (1875–
May 22 ,1962 [ Who was Who] ) was the outstandingdermatologist of his time in theUnited Kingdom [ Winkworth Arboretum brochure, published by the National Trust: Text by Bill Maleki. 2001 ] . He practised atSt. George's Hospital ,London .He became passionately interested in the environment.Fact|date=August 2008 He founded the
Roads Beautifying Association in 1928.Fact|date=August 2008He lived at Winkworth Farm,
Busbridge ,Surrey . In 1937, he acquired part of the adjoiningThorncombe Estate , and proceeded to create anarboretum .In 1948, he was awarded the highest honour of the
Royal Horticultural Society , theVictoria Medal of Honour . He gave part of the arboretum to the National Trust in 1952, and the trust later acquired more or the land. This is now open to the public asWinkworth Arboretum .Fact|date=August 2008References
External links
* [http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/places/winkwortharboretum/history.html Winkworth Arboretum]
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