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  derby - Search Results - MSN Encarta
The most notable derbies are the one held annually for 3-year-old colts at Epsom Downs, England, and the...
Derby (city, England), city and unitary authority, central England, on the Derwent River.
Derby is a rail center and since the 18th century has been...
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  Derby, city and district, England. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Derby was a Roman settlement and, in the 9th cent., one of the Five Boroughs of the Danes.
Derby is the birthplace of the philosopher Herbert Spencer.
Noteworthy are the Cathedral of All Saints, with its Perpendicular tower (1509–27), the Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary (designed by A. Pugin in 1838), the arboretum, the chapel of St. Mary of the Bridge, and a grammar school founded in 1160.
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 Cathedral
Brunswick Cathedral Brunswick Cathedral, with Lion statue The Brunswick Cathedral, in the city of 1195.
Canterbury Cathedral Canterbury Cathedral is one of the oldest Church of England.
Derby Cathedral Derby Cathedral is a Derby City, England.
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 ESPN.com Soccernet England: Full-time Report - Bradford City v Derby County
Derby's Premiership survival hopes are on the ropes as a Benito Carbone-inspired Bradford lived to fight for another day amongst English football's elite with a 2-0 win.
Derby's only two chances of the half came in the first and last minutes because in between it was all City as the Rams defence found themselves exposed time and again.
Derby at least attempted to make a game of it at the start of the second half until Johnson's sending-off for a dreadful two-footed lunge on McCall in the 57th minute, with their best chance of the match having materialised moments before.
www.soccernet.com /england/2000/20010421/reports/Bradford_Derby_full.html   (828 words)

  
 Derby   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Derby (pronounced "dar-bee") is a city in the East Midlands of England.
In 1717 Derby was the site of the first 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).
Derby was awarded city status in 1977 by Queen Elizabeth II to mark the 25th anniversary of her ascension to the throne.
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 Haunted Places in the United Kingdom   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
England - Dover - The Roman Lighthouse - This lighthouse is the oldest one in England.
England - Hampshire - Beaulie abbey - The church in the abbey is said to be haunted by a priest and 2 monks.
England - Rugby - Rugby Theatre - It is haunted by 2 ghosts, 1st in the stalls from where someone that fell of the balcony and died and the 2nd backstage from an old actor that died at home of old age.
www.juiceenewsdaily.com /0105/news/haunted_uk.html   (14841 words)

  
 Derby Cathedral - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Derby Cathedral is a cathedral church in Derby City, England.
The cathedral contains the oldest ring of ten bells in the U.K. Other treasures include an 18th century nave with a wrought iron screen by Robert Bakewell, the memorial to Bess of Hardwick, the Cavendish brasses, including those of Henry Cavendish and Georgiana Spencer, the wife of one of the Dukes of Devonshire.
Derby Cathedral became a cathedral by Royal Charter in 1927, unusual because Derby remained a town at the time.
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 DERBY CITY RUGBY LEAGUE F C: Home Page
DERBY CITY RLFC was formed in 1990 by Richard Dixon, Paul Crowe and Tony Wheeler in the Blessington Carriage pub, Derby, with just the three of them holding the first training session at the Moorways Stadium a week later.
Derby City went on to win the East Midlands Championship in season 1998/9 and in the summer of 1999 was invited to join the fledgling Rugby League Conference along side just 19 other teams.
Derby City is active in developing the sport in schools and colleges in the City and surrounding area and always welcomes new faces as potential players, spectators, volunteers or coaches.
beehive.thisisderbyshire.co.uk /default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=9367   (333 words)

  
 Derby, England, Pictures
Derby, city and unitary authority, central England, on the Derwent River.
Derby is a rail center and since the 18th century has been famous for the manufacture of porcelain.
Derby has a museum, several technical schools, and a grammar school (1160).
www.greatestcities.com /Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Derby_city_and_unitary_authority.html?redir=1   (230 words)

  
 ninemsn Encarta - Search Results - Epsom Derby
Epsom and Ewell (borough), borough in Surrey, south-east England.
Derby (race), term for a major horse race.
The most notable derbies are the Epsom Derby, held annually in June for three-year-old colts and fillies...
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 Derby, England
Derby is an industrial city noted mainly for its Rolls-Royce works and large china manufactures.
Derby is a good center from which to explore the Peak District, now a national park.
Derby's involvement in the motor industry began in 1906 with the founding of Rolls-Royce by Frederick Henry Royce; the company began exporting cars almost immediately.
www.planetware.com /england/derby-eng-drb-de.htm   (203 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet England: Full-time Report - Manchester City v Derby County
Manchester City are sinking deeper into the relegation mire after being held to a goalless draw against Derby County at Maine Road.
The draw against Derby means City have taken a paltry five points from their last 10 matches and have managed just one victory in that time.
City were in dire straits when the Georgian international left and two-and-a-half years on they are in trouble again as they fight for their Premiership lives.
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 Hotels in Derby
This contemporary four-storey hotel is located next to the Derby County Cricket Club, half a mile from Derby city centre and within 11 miles of the airport.
City centre hotel situated half a mile from the main shopping area of Derby and across the road from the railway station.
Derby, EN This hotel is housed in a 13th century priory with adjacent modern annexes and is set in 400 acres of mature parkland four miles from the centre of the...
www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/England/Derby.asp   (388 words)

  
 Derby City General Hospital Site Summary Information
Derby City General Hospital provides services for Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Derby Midland Rail Station is located aproximately 4 miles away.
Please allow extra time as Derby City Centre is undergoing extensive road developments at present.
www.nhs.uk /England/Hospitals/showHospital.aspx?id=RTGFG   (342 words)

  
 Cycling England : Demonstration Towns - Derby
Derby aims to quadruple the number of young people on bikes in the next three years.
Derby was the first local authority in the country to have a specific Community Sports Cycle Coach to work with these after school clubs and more coaches are in the pipeline.
Derby has a large team of supporters backing the city's cycling plans including the Primary Care Trust, sports and health professionals, head teachers and parents.
www.cyclingengland.co.uk /dt_derby.php   (1119 words)

  
 Derby Bed and Breakfast, Cheap Hotel and Guest House Accommodation
Derby dar-bee is a city in the East Midlands of England.
In the 2001 census the population of the borough was 233,700, whilst that of the Derby Urban Area was 229,407.
Measured by Urban Area, Derby is the 18th largest settlement in England The annual open-air concert at Darley Park is one of the biggest free concerts of its kind.
www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk /propertysearch.asp?townCity=Derby   (1059 words)

  
 Arboretum history
Derby Arboretum is sometimes incorrectly referred to as "Arboretum Park" by various sources.
The Derby Arboretum was the first public garden which fulfilled Loudon’s ideal of a garden of public instruction.
Trees must, in most cases, be placed near the road, so as to form foregrounds to the interior of the park; and between the road and the boundary, they will be required for the purpose of disguising that boundary, or forming foregrounds to the scenery beyond.
www.derbyarboretum.co.uk /about_the_arboretum.htm   (4263 words)

  
 Derby travel guide - Wikitravel
Derby's main shopping centre is the Eagle centre, which is currently being revamped and will be ready for September 2007.
Derby is noted for pubs serving a range of real ales and is home to four microbreweries (small breweries).
The city holds one of Britain's largest beer festivals in July, organized by the Derby Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
wikitravel.org /en/Derby   (575 words)

  
 Camelot Village: Britain's Heritage and History
The city of Derby was awarded it's charter in 1977, the year of the Queen's Silver Jubilee and is a mix of modernity and the traditional ways.
The county is famous for it's Sheep farming and indeed the nickname of Derby County Football Club is 'The Rams'.
Derby therefore means deer village or village with a deer park or enclosure.
www.camelotintl.com /heritage/counties/england/derbyshire.html   (588 words)

  
 Derby (city England) - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Derby (city England) - Search Results - MSN Encarta
New England : pictures of New England: Village on Waits River
City : pictures of cities : Europe: Leeds, England
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 Derby Green
A fourth monumental structure, the Sterling Opera House, was built at the close of the 19th century on the west side of the Green to house City Hall, a police station and a vaudeville house.
The Derby Green has that special New England feeling as it is surrounded on three sides by churches, and a gazebo used for a variety of events, including a summer concert series and the annual Olde Derby Day, is at the end of the fourth side.
Monuments to Derby's veterans of America's wars and local firemen are prominently displayed as a reminder of the City's contribution to the nation's history.
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 Derby (race) - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Derby (race) - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Charismatic, a Thoroughbred so unimpressive at the start of his career that he was nearly sold cheaply in February 1999, stunned horse racing fans and experts by capturing the first two legs of the 1999 Triple Crown.
Charismatic won both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes in May 1999,...
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 Call to the Derby Post: A History of Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs/Kentucky Derby History, Part II Shortly after the solidification of Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby and horse racing itself experienced a difficult fifty years.
After the Derby distance was shortened by a quarter-mile in 1896, nominations tripled, but very few horses showed up for the race.
For the 1910 Derby the infield was free (that will cost you $25 today) and pari-mutuel business was much improved.
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 About Derby City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Derby lies at the junction of the A6, A52 and A38 with junction 25 of the M1 just 15 minutes away. Inter-city train services run to almost every major city, with London just over 90 minutes away. There is also easy access to East Midlands Airport.
Derby is a city where you can live in virtually any kind of home you want- from large Victorian properties to top quality new executive homes- from inner city living to outlying and unspoilt village communities- all at prices significantly lower than most parts of the country.
Derby Playhouse has a variety of shows throughout the year and the Assembly Rooms hosts a full programme of music, concerts and entertainers. There are also two multiplex cinemas, an arts cinema, clubs, pubs and first class restaurants to ensure a varied a sophisticated entertainment profile.
www.derby.gov.uk /EducationLearning/School_Development/About_Derby_City.htm   (354 words)

  
 Academic Programs in England. - LINKS-ABROAD.COM
Nottingham is a thriving, progressive city of some 300,000 people, situated in the heart of England, approximately two to three hours from London by train.
The Victorian city of Manchester, served by an international airport, is lively and cosmopolitan, world-renowned for its youth and music culture, and is a major centre for theatre, drama and the arts.
The mission of the University of Derby is to develop as an innovative, accessible European university, offering a range of academic, creative and professional higher education and research opportunities that expand the intellectual and imaginative capacities of its students and increase their potential for lifelong learning and the value of their contribution to society.
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 Derby, Vermont, New England, USA
It was not until 1788 that Derby was actually chartered, the document back-dated to when the grant was made by the Legislature to Timothy Andrews (sometimes Andrus in early records) and 59 others.
Just south of Derby, Gatesborough had been granted to Josiah Gates and associates, but the fees were never paid, so the town was sold and chartered as Salem.
Part of it was annexed to Newport in 1816 (now part of Newport city); the remainder went to Derby in 1880, resulting in Derby's unusual size and shape.
www.virtualvermont.com /towns/derby.html   (436 words)

  
 :: Derby Rowing Club :
Derby Veteran Section is training hard and plans to compete in a number of the 2007 Heads & Regattas Two of...
Derby Rowing Club members enjoyed success at the North of England Head of the River Racewinning two categories in...
If you are interested in joining Derby Rowing Club then call Des Cook (Mens Vice Captain) on 07817 666 652, alternatively just come down to the Club on a Thursday evening (club night and enjoy a drink in the bar) or on a Sunday morning from 10am.
www.derbyrowingclub.com   (173 words)

  
 Derby City Womens Football Club, Ladies Soccer, Unison East Midlands League
Derby City Womens Football Club, Ladies Soccer, Unison East Midlands League
Derby City is currently in the first division of the Unison East Midlands league.
He said "I recognise the growth and potential of women's football and had seen the story in the papers, so I decided to step in and help them." The team is pictured above with their new kit (Courtesy of the Derby Evening Telegraph) and the story that was placed in the local paper.
www.derbycity.com /derby/derbycity.html   (619 words)

  
 Home Page
Derby is located in central England, about 120 miles north of London.
The closest other large city is Nottingham, which is only 15 miles away.
Derby has a population of around 250,000 and Nottingham has 300,000.
www.filipinawives.com /Derby_England.htm   (457 words)

  
 Forwardgarden.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Its a city in the central part of england, in the region called the East Midlands.
It is the only city in the county of Derbyshire, the city being home to a football team called Derby County FC (football is the brit word for soccer).
Derby has some interesting sights such as our Cathedral which is the hundreds of years old All Saints Church.
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