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Derby Cathedral: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Derby_Cathedral_England.JPGAuthor: Parkywiki
Derby is a city and unitary authority in the ceremonial county of Derbyshire, England. Located on the River Derwent in East Midlands, Derby covers 78.03 sq km (30.1 sq mi) and has a population of 236,000 people (2012 estimate). It was granted city status in 1977.
The history of Derby goes back to Roman times. The site was variously developed by the Romans, the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings. The Romans established a camp here called Derventio. Under the Anglo-Saxon, it was known as Deoraby, which means "village of the deer". At the same time (c. 900), the Vikings co-existed, called the site NorÞworÞig, meaning "northern enclosure".
Derby benefited from the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, developing into a center for silk production. The silk industry was established by John Lombe, who purportedly stole the secret of silk processing from the Piedmont, Italy. The Italians poisoned him in revenge.
Derby Guildhall, with Derby War Memorial in front: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Derby_Guildhall.JPGAuthor: Charlesdrakew
In 1927, the All Saints Church was designated a cathedral, paving the way for Derby to be granted city status. This however only happened in 1977 on the 25th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's ascension to the throne.
Visiting Derby
East Midlands Trains have services between London St Pancras Station with Derby. You can also get there by train from Leicester and Sheffield. Virgin Train operates services from Scotland, North East England, Southwest England and West Midlands.If coming by car, take the M1 motorway until Exit 25, then head west on the A51 until Derby.
The Silk Mill (Derby Industrial Museum): Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Silk_Mill_Museum,_Silk_Mill_Lane,_Derby_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1706030.jpgAuthor: Eamon Curry
Places of Interest in Derby
- Cathedral Quarter: Neighborhood in Derby, named after the Derby Cathedral. It has a number of tourist attractions including the Derby Museum and Art Gallery and The Silk Mill.
- Derby Cathedral: Officially the Cathedral of All Saints, it is the smallest Anglican cathedral in England.
- Derwent Valley Mills: Mills along the River Derwent, inscribed as a World Heritage Site for its contribution to cotton spinning technology and system of organized labor.
- Silk Mill: 18th century silk mill that today houses the Derby Industrial Museum. It is the southernmost sight on the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
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