William Drury-Lowe (1753–1827) was a British merchant who inherited Locko Park, and helped create the Derby Canal.
His cousin had died leaving the valuable estate of Locko Park to his youngest daughter Anne.
Anne refused the inheritance as the conditions were that she marry someone from a shortlist of eligible bachelors chosen by her father.
[2] Drury-Lowe, as he became in 1790,[1] was able to extend the lands and buildings he had inherited after he invested in the creation of the Derby Canal.
Robert inherited Locko Park; but never lived there since his mother-in-law outlived him, dying in 1848.