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Title	111 places in Derby that you must not miss
Date	2025
Publication Date	2025
Author	Lee, Phil
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Series	Guidebooks for locals & experienced travellers
ISBN	9783740824327
Abstract	Discover Derby like never before with this book. Nestled along the River Derwent, Derby is a city rich in history, from its Roman roots to its prominence as a railway town, where carriages have been built since the early 19th century. Visit the Museum of Making to explore this industrial legacy and much more. Beyond railways, Derby boasts stunning Victorian architecture, a magnificent cathedral, and serves as a gateway to the Peak District, with its breathtaking landscapes, grand country houses, and charming villages like Ashford-in-the-Water and Eyam. Learn about local heroes such as Florence Nightingale, football legend Brian Clough, and artist Joseph Wright. With a mix of quirky history and local humour, this guide is a perfect blend of intrigue, charm, and fun.
Format	Printed
Term	Tourism

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Place (click for further details)	Type
Derby

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Sir John Franklin (1786-1847), naval officer and arctic explorer

Sir John Franklin (1786-1847), naval officer and arctic explorer

Bryan Donkin Company Ltd of Chesterfield, engineering firm

Bryan Donkin Company Ltd of Chesterfield, engineering firm

Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale

Sir John Franklin (1786-1847), naval officer and arctic explorer

Sir John Franklin (1786-1847), naval officer and arctic explorer

Harpur Crewe family of Calke

Harpur Crewe family of Calke

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