It might occasion no surprise amongst readers that the parish of Spondon was part of the seemingly limitless holding of...
It might occasion no surprise amongst readers that the parish of Spondon was part of the seemingly limitless holding of...
A large number of meretricious post war buildings have been pulled down well before their intended sell-by date, notably system-built...
By Maxwell Craven If you drive from the Royal Derby Hospital to the A38, you might notice that, between the...
By Maxwell Craven One of the most delightful, sequestered and ancient parish churches in the county is that of St....
The present Walton Hall, built in the closing decade of the 18th century as a fairly substantial farmhouse, nowadays survives...
by Maxwell Craven Kirk Hallam was originally a small hamlet atop the ridge that overlooks the Nut Brook and the...
By Maxwell Craven Hoon is a strange little place, a civil parish created from the larger ecclesiastical parish of Marston-on-Dove...
Peter Perez Burdett is an important, enigmatic and tantalizing figure. He is best remembered as a cartographer, having surveyed and...
Grangefields lies in the northern part of the parish of Trusley and has a long history going back to the...
by Maxwell Craven Ockbrook Manor was a wonderful old house which one could only describe as ‘multi-period’ having, seemingly a...

We’re transforming Derby Market Hall into a canine paradise for a full day of family-friendly fun. Presented in partnership with Dawkins...

Grab your camping chairs and blankets and bring the family to Electric Daisy for an Easter special outdoor movie experience!...

Admission applies. Child Per trail £3.50. Make your way along the trail and find Easter activities for the whole family....

The Most Egg-citing Easter Adventure at Bluebells Farm from 28th of March to 12th of April Join us this Easter...

Derby Book Festival has announced its exciting Summer programme with tickets on sale for all events from Friday 3 April...
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