Architect Joseph Aloysius Hansom undertook the work of creating an Elysium amongst the dark hills above Derwent. Next time you...
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When architects design their own houses, there is always something of interest. Richard Leaper was Derby’s Regency period amateur architect...
It was of brick with quoins and other dressings of coal measures sandstone, undoubtedly from a local quarry (or re-used from...
Snelston was the most ambitious Gothic house in Derbyshire, renowned for its splendour, but also one of the more short-lived...
In the early 17th century, the West bank of the Derwent was becoming very sought after for gardens and suddenly...
With heavy machinery at work and much building going up in the tract of land between the Railway Station and...
Crich is really rather a confusing place, not least in respect to its country houses. The descent of the manorial...
On the vast, exuberant and lavishly decorated monument in Derby Cathedral to Bess of Hardwick is an inscription, lauding the...
Hasland is one of the many outliers of the Manor of Chesterfield, and was long held by the ancient family...
It is unfortunate that the first really substantial house that Sir Joseph Paxton built was knocked down in the early...
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In June 2026, two of Joseph Wright of Derby’s most celebrated masterpieces are reunited in the artist’s hometown for the...
The critically acclaimed show is back on the 6th of February 2027 with its gripping case yet. Murder Trial Tonight...
Independent Derby estate and lettings agency, Monkey vs Owl, has announced the opening of a new branch in Spondon as part of...
Reminder! Don’t miss out on your chance to exhibit at LEVEL Centre this summer in the 2026 Public Open Exhibition,...
