The Arkwright family always did things in a big way. After all, was not Richard Arkwright junior – the cotton...
The Arkwright family always did things in a big way. After all, was not Richard Arkwright junior – the cotton...
Potlock – the name derives from Old English ‘potte’ (depression) and ‘lacu’ (stream) has had a long history. The site...
Any reader who thinks I might have run out of substantial lost country houses to describe by now will be,...
Researching the grander houses of Spondon has never been easy, simply because there have been more than a few: Spondon...
I realise that knowledgeable readers will read this heading and exclaim that Wheston Hall is not a lost house at all...
In its declining years, this suburban Regency Villa was known merely as 237 Osmaston Road, Derby on the thoroughfare of...
There is still a Littleover Old Hall standing in our leafy Derby suburb, as any member of the community would...
Of all the losses of large houses in Derbyshire one of the most grievous was the completely unnecessary – if...

The Neighbourhood is a thrilling new reality entertainment format, which sees families and households compete in a street-sized popularity contest,...

They offer a menu filled with freshly prepared dishes inspired by traditional recipes and bold flavours. Guests can enjoy a...

The Brown family have been milking cows here since 1953, combining generations of farming heritage with a passion for producing...

Regional charities Groundwork Five Counties and CPRE Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire have concluded their collaborative nature restoration project. The aim of the ‘Hedgerow Heroes’ project...

A world-class indoor skateboarding hub has opened in the heart of Derby city centre. Community sports charity Flo Skatepark has...
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