Bage; Robert (1730-1801); Born Derby; paper manufacturer, and author of novels including 'Hermsprong'.
Burdett; Peter Perez (c 1734-1793); Cartographer, surveyor, artist, and draughtsman originally from Eastwood, Essex; friend of the artist Joseph Wright of Derby, and probably related to the Burdetts of Foremark Hall.
Darwin; Erasmus (1731-1802); Dr; physician, natural philosopher, physiologist, slave-trade abolitionist, inventor and poet
Duesbury; William (1725-1786); China manufacturer; founder of the Derby porcelain works later carried on by his son, William Duesbury II.
Emes; William (1729-1803); Garden landscape designer, of Kedleston and Mackworth.
Ferrers; Lord; Washington Shirley (1722-1778); 5th Earl; Of Staunton Harold; astronomer; commissioned Wright's painting of the Orrery.
Flamsteed; John (1646-1719); Born Denby, Derbyshire; appointed first Astronomer Royal in 1675.
Gisborne; Thomas (1758-1846); Reverend; Writer, naturalist and anti-slavery campaigner; friend of Joseph Wright the artist.
John Smith and Sons; 1841-; Clockmakers of Derby
Lunar Society; 1765-1813; Informal learned society
Pickford; Joseph (1734-1782); Architect
Royal Crown Derby Porcelain; 1750-; Derby-based china manufacturer
Sorocold; George (c 1638-c 1738); Hydraulic engineer, born Derby; constructed water supply for Derbys and other towns and built Derby Silk Mill.
Spencer; Herbert (1820-1903); Philosopher, biologist, anthropologist, sociologist, and political theorist, born Derby.
Strutt; William (1756-1830); FRS; Architect, inventor, engineer, and textile manufacture
Watson; White (1760-1835); Natural historian, carver and geologist, of Bakewell.
Whitehurst; family; clock and instrument makers, of Derby.
Whitehurst; John (1713-1788); Clock and instrument maker, of Derby; member of the Lunar Society.
Whitehurst; John (1761-1834); Clock and instrument maker, of Derby; son of John Whitehurst I.
Wright; Joseph (1734-1797); Artist, also known as Wright of Derby.
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