It is very difficult to imagine, when looking at Derby’s Babington Lane with its endless tail-backs of ’buses, that less...
Lost houses in Derbyshire
It is very difficult to imagine, when looking at Derby’s Babington Lane with its endless tail-backs of ’buses, that less...
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...

Do you know someone aged 18 – 21 who is not in education, employment or training?Tell them about Unstoppable Derbyshire....

This years show will be on Wednesday 12th August 2026 at Rectory Fields, Ashover, Derbyshire, S45 0BA In the late...

The popular Outdoor Theatre and Cinema Season will return to Markeaton Park this July and August. It will bring a fantastic selection...

Entrants to Procession please gather on the Recreation ground by 2pm Judging Starts at 2pm Crowning of Carnival Queen at...

Join us at Hall Leys Park, Matlock on 13th & 14th June 2026 from 10:30am – 4:30pm for a fantastic...
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