From considerable prominence during the Roman period as Aquae Arnemetiae, Buxton drops from record almost completely (avoiding an entry in...
From considerable prominence during the Roman period as Aquae Arnemetiae, Buxton drops from record almost completely (avoiding an entry in...
As is the case with so many other of Derbyshire’s lost houses, the present Middleton Hall, at Middleton-by-Youlgreave, is a...
The name Alsop (with multitudinous variations of spelling) is by no means uncommon in Derbyshire, if only because it derives...
The Wardwick is, even today, one of Derby’s most elegant streets; in Georgian times it was the bees’ knees as...
Ashover is a most interesting, beautiful and large parish in central Derbyshire, situated just south east of the main road...
The estate at Foremark, where once the invading Vikings over-wintered in 783-784, was granted to Nigel de Stafford,a (genuine) comrade-in-arms...
Thornbridge was once part of the estate of the Longsdon family of Little Longstone, who claim a descent (never securely...
The last lost house about which I wrote was Coney Green Hall, bought in 1774 for £4,000 by Thomas Wilson,...
The name Brailsford is a common one in Derbyshire (not to mention elsewhere), and received added lustre through the knighthood...
Most readers, on seeing the title of this piece, might instantly be tempted to pen a letter to the editor...

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...

A new exhibition event at Chesterfield’s Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire, will offer visitors the rare opportunity to view a gown that was worn by the famed Bess of...

Derby Museums invites visitors to discover the surprising journey of wool in Field to Fashion, a new exhibition opening at...

Aqueduct Cottage Matlock Sunday, April 26 • 1 PM – 3:15 PM Get involved in the Derbyshire Makes Festival with...
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