Derby Local Information: 10 top things to know... more
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1. History of Derby
Romans were the first settlers in the Derby area. When the Saxons took over the Roman fort they renamed it Little Chester, and this historic area of Derby still goes by the same name today. There are many streets and buildings of historic value in Derby and the city council has designated 15 areas of historic importance. By the early part of the 13th century, the Market Place w...Read more
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2. Now in Derby
Derby has a University, which was founded in 1992 and is now a big part of city life. Much of the city centre was pedestrianised in 1994, making it an easy place to shop in. A new shopping mall was built on the site of the old bus station and opened in 2007. Development is taking place on the banks of the River Derwent, known as Riverlights. This will include retail space, cafe...Read more
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3. Events in Derby
Annual music festivals to take place in Derby include The Bloodstock heavy metal festival and the Darley Park Concert outdoor event with fireworks. The State of the Art Tattoo, Body Art and Music Festival takes place every year for two days. The Alt. Fiction Literature Festival Weekend celebrates books and the world of publishing. Inspiring Derby week is seven days of fun and a...Read more
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4. Attractions in Derby
Derby Museum and Art Gallery has a collection of Derby porcelain, which is of international importance. Other collections include paintings, archaeology, geology and wildlife. Pickford’s House Museum is a Georgian townhouse with rooms decorated to display Georgian lifestyle. There is also a display of fashions through the ages. Derby Cathedral is open to visitors, although a ...Read more
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5. Things To Do in Derby
Derby is said to be one of the most haunted cities in the UK and there are plenty of ghost walks, overnight vigils and events for anyone who likes being scared. The city of Derby boasts more than 300 green spaces, including Derby Arboretum. The list also includes Darley Park, in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, Markeaton Park, with the Mundy Play Centre for childre...Read more
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6. Business in Derby
The traditional Cathedral Quarter has shops selling designer and vintage clothes, shoes, crafts and gifts as well as galleries and eateries, all set within historical streets. Westfield Derby is a modern indoor shopping centre offering many high street names. Derby also has busy markets, including the fixed sites of the Eagle Market and the Victorian Market Hall.
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7. Transport in Derby
Derby is the most central city in the UK so it is easily accessible from all directions. By car, it is just 15mins from the M1 motorway. The main A-roads into Derby are the A6, A50, A38 and A52. Derby train station is located in the city centre and has good links to the rest of the UK. Trains to London take about 90 minutes. The nearest airport to Derby is East Midlands Airport...Read more
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8. Entertainment in Derby
The list of theatres in Derby includes Derby Theatre, The Assembly Rooms and The Guildhall Theatre. QUAD is an arts complex containing a gallery, cinema, café bar and arts workshop. Déda is a city centre venue offering a dance-focussed arts programme of performances, classes and activities. The three cinemas in the city are Showcase Cinemas, UCI Cinemas and Showcase Cinema de...Read more
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9. Famous Landmarks in Derby
The tower of Derby Cathedral is 65 metres high and looms over the city. There are 189 steps to climb to the top. Kedleston Hall was built in the 1760s and is now a National Trust property. The huge mansion and parkland is the work of architect Robert Adam. The Curzon family have lived at the hall since the 12th century and still do. It is open to visitors and there is a museum ...Read more
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10. Interesting Facts about Derby
Derby City Council has 370 listed buildings, 15 conservation areas and 500 tree preservation orders to maintain. It also maintains 1,950 acres of green open space, puts up 300 hanging baskets and plants 270,000 flowers each year.
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Free servicing on all new air conditioning installations
We are currently offering free servicing on any equipment installed between march and may 2012. This offer covers the first service visit on the equipment that has been installed, when a service agreement is taken out to cover your equipment. Regular maintenance is now your legal responsibility; air conditioning systems must be serviced twice per year to comply with Fgas regulations, and gas fired appliances, such as central heating boiler, must be serviced annually to meet Gas Safe regulations. Regular servicing is also a benefit to you, ensuring that your equipment runs reliably and efficiently, saving you money on your running costs and repair costs. It also qualifies your equipment for an extended warranty in many cases; for example if you take out a bi-annual service agreement on your new air conditioning equipment we can offer up to five year parts and labour warranties, meaning that in the case of equipment breakdown we would attend site, diagnose the problem, supply and install the replacement parts and re-commission the equipment, all at no extra cost to you. Please quote "Free Servicing Offer" when placing your order to qualify.
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Book a table for 4 adults at our Sunday Carvery between 12 - 1pm and receive a free bottle of Red or White Wine. Ring 01283 732304 to book your table. Hilton House is the village of Hilton inbetween Etwall and Hatton and just off J5 of the A50
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We make solid wood furniture to order from solid Oak, Beech and Pine (chunky or traditional styles) for Lounge, Dining, Kitchen and bedrooms. ALL of our bespoke wooden furniture is handmade to order by us at our workshop in the village of Draycott in Derbyshire. For those looking to take up an Interest Free Credit finance payment option we can start the process for you at our sales office above our workshop in Draycott. Interest free furniture purchases can only be offered at Incite Interiors Ltd in Draycott.
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We make solid wood furniture to order from solid Oak, Beech and Pine (chunky or traditional styles) for Lounge, Dining, Kitchen and bedrooms. ALL of our bespoke wooden furniture is handmade to order by us at our workshop in the village of Draycott in Derbyshire. For those looking to take up an Interest Free Credit finance payment option we can start the process for you at our sales office above our workshop in Draycott. Interest free furniture purchases can only be offered at Incite Interiors Ltd in Draycott.
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INTEREST FREE PAYMENT OPTIONS
We make solid wood furniture to order from solid Oak, Beech and Pine (chunky or traditional styles) for Lounge, Dining, Kitchen and bedrooms. ALL of our bespoke wooden furniture is handmade to order by us at our workshop in the village of Draycott in Derbyshire. For those looking to take up an Interest Free Credit finance payment option we can start the process for you at our sales office above our workshop in Draycott. Interest free furniture purchases can only be offered at Incite Interiors Ltd in Draycott.
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We make solid wood furniture to order from solid Oak, Beech and Pine (chunky or traditional styles) for Lounge, Dining, Kitchen and bedrooms. ALL of our bespoke wooden furniture is handmade to order by us at our workshop in the village of Draycott in Derbyshire. For those looking to take up an Interest Free Credit finance payment option we can start the process for you at our sales office above our workshop in Draycott. Interest free furniture purchases can only be offered at Incite Interiors Ltd in Draycott.
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INTEREST FREE PAYMENT OPTIONS
We make solid wood furniture to order from solid Oak, Beech and Pine (chunky or traditional styles) for Lounge, Dining, Kitchen and bedrooms. ALL of our bespoke wooden furniture is handmade to order by us at our workshop in the village of Draycott in Derbyshire. For those looking to take up an Interest Free Credit finance payment option we can start the process for you at our sales office above our workshop in Draycott. Interest free furniture purchases can only be offered at Incite Interiors Ltd in Draycott.
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from solid Oak, Beech and Pine (chunky
or traditional styles) for Lounge,
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or traditional styles) for Lounge,
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Derby Events
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04 June 2012
Queens Jubilee Cream Tea & Watch her Coronation
To Celebrate the Jubilee we
will be serving a Cream Teas
and showing a digitally
remastered colour version of
the Coronation of the young
Princess becoming Queen
Elizabeth II. Cream Tea
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School’s sweet 16 who have never had a day off
16 students have had their devotion to their lessons pay off as they were treated to a slap-up breakfast at the Mickleover Court Hotel for their 100% attendance. The year 11 pupils from Littleover Community School were taken to breakfast by head teacher Ash Venkatesh to celebrate their achievement of not missing a day of school since year 7. The 15 and 16 year old pupils are just about to finish school ahead of their GCSE exams. Mr Venkatesh said …
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That’s a good call! Old red phone box back in use as book exchange
A rusty old phone box is now being put to good use as a book exchange in the Derbyshire village of Little Eaton. It has proved so successful that villagers are planning on buying another telephone box. Councillors initially bought the former telephone booth from BT for just £1 and the parish council refurbished it and turned it into a book exchange for locals. Villagers can drop off and borrow old books without having to pay a penny. Chairman of …
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A sea of red, white and blue flowers will mark Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
The annual Derby in Bloom competition is welcoming a new competitor this year, the suburb of Chaddesden. The area will be joining in as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration. Businesses and shops will be adding floral displays in red, white and blue to mark the milestone Royal occasion on the 4th June. The horticultural competition will also coincide with Chaddesden’s The Big One carnival, so it will be an exciting time for the area. Chairman of the Chaddesden …
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‘I owe my success to help from the Princes Trust’
Charlotte Hunt, a 16 year old who struggled at school after her mother passed away, has said that she owes her place at college to charity the Prince’s Trust. The Derby teenager was predicted to fail her GCSEs but was over the moon when she opened her results and found that she had passed. With her passing grades she could enroll at Ilkeston Sixth Form College where she is currently studying business and work skills. She believes that it is …
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Derby News
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Derbyshire Police To Play Their Part In London 2012 - Chesterfield Post
With just 67 days until the
start of the London 2012 Games,
security is at the forefront of
planning. With that in mind 52
police forces are currently
working together to resource the
105 day event, which includes
pre planning. (Chesterfield
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How we plan to deliver both a fairer and more prosperous future for the people ... - Derby Telegraph
The local elections on May 3 saw
Labour take over the reins of
power at Derby City Council.
Party leader Paul Bayliss
reveals his vision of our city
and the changes he plans to
make. It was an honour and a
privilege to win the election on
May 3 and I ... (Derby
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Fabulous prize gives would-be students the chance to take a free degree - Derby Telegraph
The Derby Telegraph is again
teaming up with the University
of Derby to give people the
chance to win a scholarship for
a degree course. Our two Degrees
of Success prizes, worth up to
£24000 each, will allow each
recipient to avoid paying
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Well-wishers touched by plight of fire deaths family raise over £2000 - Derby Telegraph
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Ryan title bid hits the rocks as he loses points battle to Platinum Kid - Derby Telegraph
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Opportunist drinkers helped themselves to booze and cash - Derby Telegraph
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