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...

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...

Experience the Museum of Making at Night as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Museum of Making’s Model Railway with a special...
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