Milner; Edward (1819-1884); Gardener, apprentice to Paxton and founder of the firm Milner-White
Paxton; Sir; Joseph (1803-1865); English gardener, architect and Member of Parliament, best known for designing The Crystal Palace; also designed gardens and glasshouses at Chatsworth.
Whitworth; Sir; Joseph (1803-1887); 1st baronet; Engineer, entrepreneur, inventor and philanthropist. Invented the British Standard Whitworth system, creating an accepted standard for screw threads. Also invented the Whitworth rifle. Lived at Stancliffe Hall, Darley Dale.
Bryan Donkin Company Ltd of Chesterfield, engineering firm