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  Derby - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Werburgh's Church, Derby in 1735; the painter Joseph Wright, known as Wright of Derby, who was famous for his revolutionary use of light in his paintings and was an associate of the Royal Academy; and John Whitehurst, a famous clockmaker and philosopher.
Derby was awarded city status in 1977 by Queen Elizabeth II to mark the 25th anniversary of her ascension to the throne.
Derby Arboretum was the first public park in the country, and is rumoured to have been the inspiration for central park in New York, though it has been somewhat neglected in recent years.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Derby   (1887 words)

  
 Derby Cathedral -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Derby Cathedral is a (Any large and important church) cathedral church in (Click link for more info and facts about Derby City, England) Derby City, England.
The current cathedral dates back from the 14th century although it appears to be based on an earlier (Click link for more info and facts about medieval) medieval building which drawings show was about the same size as the present church.
The cathedral is 64.8 metres tall and is the second tallest cathedral tower in the country.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/de/derby_cathedral.htm   (178 words)

  
 Discover Derby, England, Great Britain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Derby (pronounced 'Darby') is a city in the East Midlands of England.
Derby was awarded city status in 1977 by Queen Elizabeth II to mark the 25th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
In 1717 Derby was the site of the first Derby Industrial Museum water powered silk mill in Britain, built by John Lombe and George Sorocold after Lombe had reputedly stolen the secrets of silk-throwing from Piedmont in what is now Italy (he is alleged to have been poisoned by Piedmontese in revenge in 1722).
www.magicaljourneys.com /England/england-discover-derby.html   (1175 words)

  
 BBC - Derby - Faith - Derby Cathedral's lost robes
Staff and volunteers at Derby's Cathedral were left devastated after a storeroom was set on fire in the early hours o
Staff at the cathedral are shocked by the loss but told us there's no time to waste in creating some new designs and then making new robes.
Canon Nicholas Henshall told us that the cathedral are wasting no time: "We're all a bit stunned but we're seeing this as an opportunity to focus on new designs and make sure next time we're on display we look truly dazzling.
www.bbc.co.uk /derby/faith/2004/robes/index.shtml   (253 words)

  
 Derby   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Derby (pronounced "dar-bee") is a city in the East Midlands of England.
Derby Arboretum was the first public park in the country, though it has been somewhat neglected in recent years.
Outside of the state sector, there are two fee-paying independent schools, Derby Grammar School, which caters for boys and considers itself a continuation of Derby School (which was one of the oldest schools in the country), and Derby High School, which caters for girls (and also boys at primary level only).
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/D/Derby.htm   (1663 words)

  
 Derbyphotos.co.uk- THE website for the City of Derby, Derbyshire, England - Photographs & History - Your complete ...
I was born in Derby, Derbyshire, England and although I may not be that old I have witnessed a lot of changes to Derby over the years.
This Derby website is by no means a substitute for getting out of your chair and going to have a look at these places for your self, but if you would like to spend some time here then it will be time well spent.
Derby has changed considerably in the last few years, So if it has been some time since you visited or perhaps you now live in another country I recommend you have a look at my photographs.
www.derbyphotos.co.uk   (1358 words)

  
 THE CATHEDRAL, Church of All Saints, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, ENGLAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
THE CATHEDRAL, Church of All Saints, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, ENGLAND
The nave and the chancel are separated by a wrought iron screen made by the Derby smith Robert Bakewell.
The great perpendicular tower of the Cathedral is all that remains of the Medieval building that was demolished in 1723.
www.derbycity.com /derby2/cathed.html   (378 words)

  
 Malcolm Bull's Calderdale Companion: Foldout   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The cathedral was founded in 995 as a final resting place for the remains of Saint Cuthbert, which had been moved about for many years after they had been removed from Lindisfarne and the threat of the Vikings.
The cathedral was ransacked during the Rising of the North.
In the early 1900s, the cathedral became unstable and pieces of masonry began to fall off, and the foundations were reinforced at considerable expense.
members.aol.com /calderdale/mmc366.html   (4587 words)

  
 Diocese of Derby - Our Cathedral
The Collegiate Church of All Saints' Derby, with its 16th century tower that dominates the city skyline, was founded in the tenth century.
The Cathedral's key role is to be the Bishop's church and a centre of worship and mission.
The governing body of the Cathedral is the Chapter, consisting of the Dean, four canons and four lay members.
www.derby.anglican.org /about/our_cathedral.php   (134 words)

  
 Guardian | When is a church not a church?
The cathedral tower, 212ft tall and with 189 steps to the top, is one of England's most prominent.
Where there is a clear historical connection between the perpendicular gothic tower of Derby Cathedral and the revived perpendicular tower of St Mary's, this building occupies a world - and an architectural category - all of its own.
His cathedral is, after all, an odd, if delightful, marriage of a gothic tower, a Roman basilica of a nave by James Gibbs built in the early 18th century, and a retrochoir added in yet another style in 1972.
www.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,5147226-110428,00.html   (1034 words)

  
 Derby Cathedral on AboutBritain.com
In 1927 the existing parish church in Derby was hallowed to become a Cathedral for the creation of the new diocese of Derby.
He and his successor worked with the first Bishops of Southwell for the creation of a new diocese of Derby, and this was bought to fruition with the hallowing of All Saints as its Cathedral Church on 28th October 1927.
Derby Museum and Art Gallery houses a wide range of important and attractive collections covering porcelain, paintings, archaeology, history, local regiments, geology and wildlife.
www.aboutbritain.com /DerbyCathedral.htm   (629 words)

  
 Derby Cathedral - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
The current cathedral dates back from the 14th century although it appears to be based on an earlier medieval building which drawings show was about the same size as the present church.
One theory is it became structurally unstable and was pulled down.
Derby Cathedral became a cathedral by Royal Charter in 1927, unusual because Derby remained a town at the time.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Derby_Cathedral   (243 words)

  
 Royal Insight > Out and About > Derbyshire and Leicestershire
At Loughborough, the Royal couple left for separate engagements: The Queen left for Derby Cathedral, and The Duke of Edinburgh left for Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Ashbourne.
The Queen was present at Derby Cathedral to open the new Cathedral Centre.
She arrived at 11.30 am and first attended a service of celebration and thanksgiving in the Cathedral, during which she sat on a chair made for the visit to Derby of Queen Victoria.
www.royalinsight.gov.uk /OutPut/Page2730.asp   (969 words)

  
 Discover Derbyshire and the Peak District
The 2004 Flower Festival in Derby Cathedral entitled 'Inspirations' was organised in association with the North Midlands Area of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS).
Derby Cathedral Flower Festival for 2004, was the biggest event of its kind ever held in the Cathedral.
Visible from a distance Derby Cathedral dominates the skyline with its impressive Perpendicular Tower, the second highest in England to the Boston Stump.
www.derbyshire-peakdistrict.co.uk /cathedralflowerfestival2004.htm   (839 words)

  
 Derby
The church was entire rebuilt by H I Stevens of Derby in 1855-56, the only trace of anything older being, seemingly, a Saxon coffin lid and some C18 ironwork by Robert Bakewell from a former reredos (containing a figure of St Michael).
Derby Cathedral Of All Saints, Irongate (Grade I) The visitor is presented with a wonderful progression: 16th century tower, 18th century nave, 20th century retro-choir.
Derby St Mary on the Bridge (Chapel of), St Mary's Bridge (Grade I) One of only six surviving bridge chapels in England, this one dates largely from the C14.
www.derbyshirechurches.org.uk /DERBY.HTM   (2302 words)

  
 Derby
Derby china works was founded in 1755 (becoming 'Royal Crown' in 1890).
Start at All Saints, Derby's Cathedral, the most striking feature of which, is the lofty 178 foot sixteenth century tower.
The rest of the Cathedral was rebuilt by James Gibbs in the eighteenth century and contains a number of interesting sculptures.
www.derbyramblers.org.uk /gsway/derby.htm   (429 words)

  
 Derby Hotels , holiday Cottages and hotel accommodation in Derby   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Derby is famous for its industry with some of the countries first mills and factories and became an important industrial town during Britains Industrial Revolution.
Derbys skyline is highlighted by the ornate Cathedral tower built in the 16th century, which stands at 212 feet and is the second highest church tower in England.
Derby Town museum and Art gallery, a free museum loacted on The Strand, has major exhibitions of Derby pottery and the famous Derby painter Joseph Wright, alongside displays on areas such as local history, natural history and antiquties.
www.world-stay.com /en/gb/derbyshire/derby   (901 words)

  
 The Pennine Cycleway Guide - accommodation and tourist information for Derby
The first human settlement of Derby was by the Romans who built a fort on high ground around Belper Road, overlooking the river Derwent, one of a line of forts seeking to protect the first boundary of their newly conquered province.
Derby grew throughout the coming centuries and In 1801, the first census shows Derby's population to be just under 11000.
Derby nowadays is a historic, vibrant city situated in the heart of England with the River Derwent flowing through it's centre and boasts an excellent range of entertainment venues, attractions, pubs, restaurants, parks and open spaces.
www.cycle-routes.org /penninecycleway/places/derby.htm   (802 words)

  
 Anglican Church Music - Anglican Church Music - Search Results
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Auckland, N.Z. Maintaining the musical traditions of the furthest outpost of the Anglican Worldwide Communion, we have two choirs which serve Cathedral and Diocese.
The webpage for the diocesan cathedral for Dublin and Glendalough, and the metropolitan cathedral for the southern province in Ireland.
The Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Barbados in the Province of the West Indies.
www.churchmusic.org.uk /urlsearch.php/cathedral   (1170 words)

  
 Ghosts, hauntings, spirits, poltergeists, supernatural, Derby, England, UK, United Kingdom.
There was neither the time nor the money to build the sort of grand new cathedrals which had risen in Norman times, and new bishops were designated existing churches as their seats.
On reaching Derby his troops were stationed about the town and the prince is said to have ordered the bells of All Saints' to be rung and, with his officers accompanying him, he attended a service at the church.
Being familiar with the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his visit to Derby I presumed that it was the prince recounting his footsteps, perhaps trying to understand how it had all gone wrong for him.
www.derbycity.com /ghosts/ghost-15.html   (716 words)

  
 BBC - Derby - Around Derby - The Queen visits Derbyshire
The new £1.25 million Derby Cathedral Centre is located in the former Clulows bookshop, a Grade II listed building at the junction of St Mary’s Gate opposite the Cathedral.
The Cathedral was decorated with yellow lilies, lime green shamrock, chrysanthemums and blue delphiniums to match the stained glass window.
Prior to her arrival, Michael Perham, Dean of Derby said: "The visit of Her Majesty, The Queen, will be the first visit by a reigning sovereign to the Cathedral and is therefore an exciting moment in our thousand-year history.
www.bbc.co.uk /derby/features/2003/11/queens_visit/index.shtml   (1083 words)

  
 Derby, Derbyshire travel guide
The Saxon's settled the area, and many of Derby's suburbs still boast names that are obviously of Saxon origin.
The Danes took Derby in the 9th century, and it became one of 5 Danish Boroughs, or administrative districts (the others being Nottingham, Lincoln, Leicester and Stamford).
Derby Cathedral - The most impressive building is Derby Cathedral, which began life as All Saints church before it was raised to cathedral status in 1927.
www.britainexpress.com /counties/derbyshire/az/derby.htm   (618 words)

  
 Derbyshire churches - Derby Cathedral - Photographs and information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
All Saints church in Derby, known as Derby Cathedral, was mentioned in Domesday along with five other Derby churches.
It was possibly founded by King Edmund around 943 but basically little is known about it's early years until the 12th century when it was given to Lincoln cathedral by Henry Ist, whose Dean also then became the Dean of All Saints.
There are many memorials in the church including the tomb of Elizabeth Hardwick, better known as Bess of Hardwick, founder member of Cavendish family.
www.derbyshireuk.net /derby_cathedral.html   (348 words)

  
 Derby UK - Internet guide to the City of Derby in England UK - History, Modern Times and Photographs
Derby is the UK's most central city benefiting from the best of both worlds - a great cultural base situated on the edge of the Peak District National park.
Derby is famous for setting in motion Britain's Industrial Revolution with some of the countrys first factories and spinning mills.
Please take a look at our ever changing gallery of Derby Photographs Most recent are of the remembrance day march and mock battle of Charles Edward Stuart's arrival at Derby.
www.derbyuk.net   (175 words)

  
 Photographs of Derby Cathedral, Derbyshire, England
The cathedral was originally All Saints church, It became Derby Cathedral in 1927 and was extended to designs by Sir Ninian and Sebastian Comper.
Several times a year Derby Cathedral has a "Tower open day", on these days they take you on a guided tour all the way to the top of the cathedral.
If you would like to go on one of these tours then contact the Cathedral office to find out when the next one is taking place on Derby 01332 341201 or ring the Derby Tourist Information centre on Derby 01332 255802.
www.derbyphotos.co.uk /areas_city/cathedral.htm   (964 words)

  
 Diocese of Derby - Media Centre - Press Releases
As well as being a faithful parish priest, Leonard was most well-known and admired for his tireless work for Derby Cathedral making a vast and splendid array of clergy vestments.
Following a fire at the Cathedral earlier this month, valuable and unique vestments made by Leonard over many years were tragically lost, yet despite this disaster, he set about painstakingly rebuilding the collection without fuss.
Ian Gatford, Archdeacon of Derby, said: “Leonard was well-loved in the parish of St Mark’s and had been involved in community projects in the city of Derby.
www.derby.anglican.org /media_centre/pr_27.php   (479 words)

  
 Derby City Guide and travel information - Virgin Trains
The main thoroughfare runs from the Cathedral at the northern end to a crossroads called 'The Spot' at the southern end, changing its name along the way from Iron Gate (at the Cathedral) to Cornmarket (at the junction with Market Place) and finally to St Peter's Street (at the junction with Victoria Street).
Northeast of the Cathedral is the Derby Industrial Museum.
Derby's moniker 'Real Ale Capital of the UK' is borne out by the 120 different ales on tap in the city.
www.virgintrains.co.uk /destinations/derby/overview.aspx   (1006 words)

  
 Queens visit to Derby Cathedral Centre 2003, Derbyshire, England - Photographs
The new £1.25 million Derby Cathedral Centre is located in the former Clulows book shop, a Grade II listed building at the junction of St Mary’s Gate opposite the Cathedral.
The project to renovate 18/19 Irongate into the Derby Cathedral Centre was part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and Onyx Environmental Trust Derby was awarded approximately £10 million pounds in 2001 through the DCP delivery mechanism of an ‘Action Plan’ in the city.
Other Information : This is Derby Cathedral standing in splendor as it awaits the arrival of her majesty the Queen of England.
www.derbyphotos.co.uk /special/queencathedral2003.htm   (987 words)

  
 The Hemsworth Family 1861 and before
As there was neither the time nor the money to build the cathedrals which had risen in Norman times, new bishops were designated existing churches as their seats and so in 1927 All Saints' Church in Derby became Derby Cathedral.
The manor and rectory of Bole form a prebend for the maintenance of a prebendary in York Cathedral, but Lord Wenlock, the lord of the manor, is lessee of the prebendal lands and rectorial tithes.
and in the patronage of the Prebendary of Corringham in the Cathedral Church of Lincoln.
www.chrishobbs.com /hemsworth.htm   (1969 words)

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