Nightingale; Florence (1820-1910); social reformer and statistician; founder of modern nursing
Roberts; Peter (fl 2010); Librettist and playwright who has composed many works in conjunction with Derby Theatre.
Sinfonia Viva; 1982-; Founded 1982 in Nottingham as the East of England Orchestra, now based in Derby.
Sir John Franklin (1786-1847), naval officer and arctic explorer