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	Derbyshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England.
		The northern part of Derbyshire overlaps with the Pennines, a famous chain of hills and mountains.
		Derbyshire was the filming location of the 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice: Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Derbyshire (676 words)

	GENUKI: Review of Gladwyn Turbutt's History of Derbyshire, by Julie Bunting
		Declaring himself encouraged by expanding interest in the history of Derbyshire, with a wider appreciation of local records by local people, the author himself is a researcher par excellence.
		Talking of sheep, the first regimental mascot of the Derbyshire Regiment (the 95th) was a ram and acquired at the siege of Kotah during the Indian Mutiny in 1858.
		A History of Derbyshire is certain to be a significant reference work for generations to come, not only for the inhabitants and historians of its home county but for a far wider readership.
	www.wishful-thinking.org.uk /genuki/DBY/Bibliography/HistoryReview.html (972 words)

	Religious houses of Derbyshire: Introduction \| British History Online
		Derbyshire was by no means rich in religious foundations within the county confines, although, as has been already remarked, many of its churches and manors, and much of its land, came under the immediate influence of monastic bodies, whose houses were in other counties.
		Hospitals, primarily for lepers, and with the usual dedication in honour of St. Leonard, were established at an early date by the Normans at Derby, Chesterfield, Locko, and Alkmonton, and there was another early hospital dedicated to the honour of St. Mary between Castleton and Hope, known as the Spital-in-the-Peak.
		Derbyshire had an ancient example of a collegiate church in the important pre-Reformation foundation of secular canons at All Saints, Derby; this absorbed the second collegiate church of the same town, which was extant in the days of the Confessor.
	www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=40119 (835 words)

	The History of the Derbyshire Ornithological Society
		In the early 1950s Captain W.K.Marshall, ornithological county recorder from 1940 (but always acting under the auspices of the Derbyshire Archaeological and Natural History Society) and Stanton Whitaker, who was to become Chairman of the new society, wished an organisation to be formed which would be separate from the existing DANHS.
		Some donations were received from time to time, and revenue from advertising, both in the Derbyshire Bird Report and the monthly Bulletin helped to finance these publications, as did the considerable amount earned from sale of the DBR to non-members through local bookshops, and the kind donations of the Bird Races participants.
		Derbyshire is a difficult county in which to organise an entirely acceptable set of meetings venues, being split by the Pennines, which are always a potential winter (when the meetings take place) travel hazard.
	www.derbyshireos.org.uk /DOSHistory.html (4106 words)

	Local Derbyshire History (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		In this short essay I will study examples of local history from the works of Ranulphi Higden (c.1332) to Daniel Defoe (early eighteenth century) assessing their particular presentation of the history of Derbyshire and focusing, for comparative reasons, upon the often repeated topic 'Wonders of the Peak'.
		John Speed's 1610 detailed map of Derbyshire is, in my opinion, of far greater historical interest and merit to the local historian than his brief contribution to the written history of Derbyshire.
		Defoe's contribution to Derbyshire local history must not be underestimated his descriptions of the lead miners on Carsington Pasture being of particular interest.
	www.ashbourne-derbyshire.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /localhistory.html (3847 words)

	Derbyshire lead mining history - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		On one of the walls in Wirksworth church is a crude stone carving, found nearby at Bonsall and placed in the church in the 1870s.
		While Derbyshire lead made Gell and others rich, for poor families it was both a living and an adventure, with the possibility of a better life from a lucky find.
		Lead ore was Crown property in most places and the mining area of Derbyshire under royal control was known as the King's Field, with two separately administered divisions, the High and Low Peaks, each further divided into liberties, based on parishes.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Derbyshire_lead_mining_history (4060 words)

	Cromford in Derbyshire: History
		The limestones of this part Derbyshire were formed as sediments on the floor of the sea in the Carboniferous period.
		This part of Derbyshire was on the borders of two Celtic tribes, the peaceful Coritani to the south, and the rebellious Brigantes to the north.
		Derbyshire was part of the kingdom of Mercia.
	www.pandyweb.freeserve.co.uk /crom_his.html (12306 words)

	A History of Derbyshire by Gladwyn Turbutt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		In four fully illustrated volumes the author, a Derbyshire landowner, Deputy Lieutenant and former High Sheriff of the county, brings together a lifetime of research to present a comprehensive narrative history of Derbyshire from prehistoric times to the present day.
		Not since the eighteenth century has a county history on this scale been completed by a single author and published in his lifetime.
		This is a book which everyone interested in the history of Derbyshire will wish to possess, and an essential reference work for all libraries with collections of English local history.
	www.merton.dircon.co.uk /derbys.htm (151 words)

	Derbyshire County Council - History of your house
		Derbyshire County Council - History of your house
		Books on the history of the area may tell you when the area developed or expanded.
		There are many useful sources available in Derbyshire local studies libraries, and elsewhere, to help you trace the history of your house.
	www.derbyshire.gov.uk /leisure/local_studies/history_of_your_house (312 words)

	Mining History Network: Biblio (DR)
		Mawe, J. The Mineralogy of Derbyshire, with a Description of the most Interesting Mines in the North of England, in Scotland and in Wales; and an Analysis of Mr.
		Newham, H.E.C. Hull as a Coal Port and the Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Coalfield.
		Ford, Trevor D. "Agricola and the History of the Derbyshire Mines." Bulletin of the Peak District Mines Historical Society.
	www.projects.ex.ac.uk /mhn/bib_DR.html (13169 words)

	GENUKI: Genealogical research information for Derbyshire, England (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Derbyshire UK has descriptions and photographs of many towns and villages in Derbyshire, and provides a wide range of information about other aspects of the county.
		Whilst not in Derbyshire, John Speed's map of Lichfield in 1611 may be of interest because at that time Derbyshire was part of Lichfield Diocese.
		Although recusancy in Derbyshire was concentrated in a small number of parishes, virtually all parishes made a return for the two years in question, although for most the return is Nil.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/DBY (7037 words)

	South Derbyshire Local History Forum
		Flying the flag for South Derbyshire, Pat Paling and Michael David Ash were at the Derby Museum Exhibition of Derbyshire Potteries.
		Information is provided to enquirers seeking details of the history of South Derbyshire, whether for family history or for other research.
		The history of Pubs and Beerhouses in the Swadlincote area of South Derbyshire.
	www.sharpes.org.uk /sdlhf.htm (337 words)

	Ashbourne Derbyshire History
		Bonny Prince Charlie proclaimed his father king of England when he was in Ashbourne on his abortive march on London, and Oliver Cromwell took a few pot shots with his artillery at St Oswald's Church but generally History, like the stage coaches of old, seems to have also treated Ashbourne as a way point.
		Many important people have stayed at Ashbourne, visited it or passed through it (and during the Napoleonic Wars - were imprisoned here) - but the major upheavals of the past seem to have left it untouched.
		This is "Matters Of Life and Death" - History in Baptism, Marriages and Burials as recorded in the Parish Register of St Oswald's Parish Church, Ashbourne 1539 - 1945).
	www.ashbourne-town.com /history/history.html (601 words)

	Graham Stevenson: Defence or Defiance - a Peoples' History of Derbyshire: Part I
		Derbyshire County Council expressed great interest in the project and the County Archivist, Joan Sinar, was kind enough to read the entire text and to communicate a vast number of suggestions and corrections.
		Derbyshire county papers record that in 1793 only four friendly societies were registered in the county.
		Formal troops were formed between each Derbyshire hundred (sub-division of a county having its own court) in 1798, but the volunteer forces were quite sufficient for the needs of suppressing various riots in the latter part of the 18th century.
	graham.thewebtailor.co.uk /archives/000046.html (20067 words)

	Graham Stevenson: Defence or Defiance - a Peoples' History of Derbyshire: Part III
		South Derbyshire Divisional Labour Party was established in 1918 at a conference composed of delegates from three co-op societies, three ILP branches and 27 trade union branches, including no less than twelve branches of the South Derbyshire Miners Association.
		Frank Lee of the Derbyshire miners told the Staveley Trades Council that “he was the last man in the world to favour the (proposed) strike which would upset the commerce of the country”.
		In parts of Derbyshire, the S4 hours were accepted as quite normal and the full amount of earnings lost by the six hour reduction in standard hours were not totally compensated for by the increase in piecework agreed to by the employers.
	graham.thewebtailor.co.uk /archives/000094.html (22206 words)

	Mid-Derbyshire Light Railway - History
		It is the profound hope of the MDLR Preservation Society that visitors to the Railway will find this short History and Guide of benefit to them whilst they are in the area, and a pleasant reminder of their visit once they return home.
		Late in the last century, the exploitation of the mineral riches of the White Peak area of Derbyshire was being hampered by the lack of good communications.
		This history has also evolved over the years - I have always worked on the basis that in railway modelling one should always have an excuse for everything and many of the excuses have been set down here for the first time.
	myweb.tiscali.co.uk /mdltrly/history.html (6627 words)

	Local Derbyshire History
		Camden was the leading historical writer for a generation influenced by the Renaissance eager to learn of its Roman past, and who, for the first time, saw historical precedent as a guide to present action.
		William Camden at one time headmaster at Westminster School was a leading historical writer for a generation influenced by the Renaissance and a public who now saw historical precedent as a guide to present action.
		When considering local history Camden dismisses Gervase of Tilbury's revelations of the wide and large country with rivers and brooks to be found inside Peak Cavern and also argues that: '...whosoever have written that their should be certain tunnels and breathing holes out of which wind does issue, they are much deceived.
	www.ashbourne-derbyshire.co.uk /localhistory.html (3847 words)

	Derbyshire Dragonflies - History of Dragonflies and Damselflies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Derbyshire Dragonflies - History of Dragonflies and Damselflies
		It was written by Tony Smith and published in a short lived Derbyshire Local History magazine, The Tup in September 1993.
		Today contemporary Derbyshire Dragonflies can be found living in the restored wetland complex of the Carr Vale Nature Reserve and Peter Fidler Reserve.
	www.derbyshire-dragonflies.org.uk /history.php (1281 words)

	Derbyshire History
		Hardwick Hall, one of Britain's finest Elizabethan houses was completed in 1597 by Elizabeth, "Bess of Hardwick", Dowager Countess of Shrewsbury, founder of the Cavendish dynasty (suggested study - Dukes of Devonshire, Newcastle, Portland and Kingston).
		She was the wealthiest woman in England after Queen Elizabeth I. Bess started life as a squire's daughter and rose to great social standing via four marriages, the Hall and its gardens created as a statement of her wealth as was the custom during that period of history.
		The history of the building goes way back into Medieval times and it is actually mentioned in the Doomsday Book making it one of Englands older country houses.
	users.breathe.com /chris.rowbotham/derbys.htm (792 words)

	Derbyshire Family History Society : list of members' web sites
		South Derbyshire families from Stapenhill (and Burton on Trent), Ticknall, Willington and nearby parishes.
		History of John Clay + family in Wirksworth, Major Molanus and the Civil War.
		Derbyshire surnames: STEVENSON CARTLIDGE WATSON TOWLE GOULT BADDILEY
	dspace.dial.pipex.com /town/terrace/pd65/dfhswp.htm (764 words)

	- Family History Online
		A more comprehensive description can be found on the Derbyshire FHS web site at www.dfhs.org.uk/publics/wkhouses.htm.
		For each surname researched we will supply you with all the information associated with that person, including members of the family if the information is given in the records.
		The Derbyshire Family History Society accepts no liability for any errors or omissions that remain, although every effort has been made to minimise these.
	www.familyhistoryonline.net /database/DerbysFHSWorkRep.shtml (369 words)

	ABCgenealogy: Regional/Europe/UK/England/Derbyshire
		Derbyshire Churches and Chapels - Anglican, Roman Catholic and Non-conformist buildings are listed here with details of what to see, when to visit, where to park etc.
		Derbyshire Place-name Index - This Index covers the WHOLE of the county of Derbyshire, and lists Wapentakes, Hundreds, Parishes, Towns, Villages, Hamlets, Homesteads, Farms, Woods, Moors, Rivers and Brooks.
		Genealogy and Derbyshire, England - This page is devoted to the county of Derbyshire, England, and covers the origin of its name, an outline of its history and geography, links to other web sites concerned with the county, genealogical resources relating to the county.
	www.abcgenealogy.com /Regional/Europe/UK/England/Derbyshire (909 words)

	Welcome to the Derbyshire Biodiversity website
		Derbyshire and the Peak District Local Group and interest websites
		The biodiversity of Derbyshire is something that can be of interest to everyone and it is not just large organisations and companies that can make a contribution.
		Individuals can help too by reporting sightings of priority species, joining local groups, managing their land in a more sensitive manner or putting up boxes in their garden.
	www.derbyshirebiodiversity.org.uk (178 words)

	Derbyshire Genealogy WebRing
		Derbyshire's Parishes, 1811 - the parishes and chapelries as they were nearly 200 years ago.
		A guide to Ashover, Derbyshire; helping genealogists all around the world trace their ancestors back to this beautiful, old village.
		Crich Parish, in the County of Derbyshire, U.K. The site contains information to help Local and Family Historians who have an interest in the Parish of Crich here in Derbyshire, U.K. It has Marriage, Baptismal and Burial Parish Registers, Census Information and numerous articles about the social history of this Parish.
	i.webring.com /hub?ring=thederbyshireweb (415 words)

	Smalley, Derbyshire, England - Photographs & History
		The Smalley Dam was created at the end of the 18th century by John Redford, of nearby Smalley Hall, the High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
		In the main part of the village lookout for a milepost on the ground, this is an original cast-iron milepost put in position in 1764 when the Derby-Mansfield road turnpiked.
		There are estimated to be 7,000 milestones in the UK, 250 of which are to be found in Derbyshire.
	www.derbyphotos.co.uk /areas_p_z/smalley.htm (1199 words)

	The Andrews Pages : Derbyshire's Parishes, 1811
		These pages are designed solely as an aid for amateur genealogists and for those interested in Derbyshire history, to provide some background information on the communities within the county.
		As the book is 717 pages long it has not been my intention to reproduce the volume in its entirety.
		I've therefore largely excluded the detailed descriptions of Derbyshire's country houses and the eminent families of the day who lived in them as well as the longer descriptions of the county's geography and some of its history.
	www.andrewspages.dial.pipex.com /dby (105 words)

	Familia: Derbyshire County Council (Matlock)
		Derbyshire Record Society publications and other materials as published.
		ISBN 090346344 X. Family History in Derbyshire: a Guide to Library Resources.
		For photographic history of the county and for the history of the Peak District please see http://www.peaklandheritage.org.uk.
	www.familia.org.uk /services/england/derbys_mat.html (273 words)

	BREWERY HISTORY SOCIETY - The Society for all who are interested in the history of British breweries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		This exhibition traces the history of beer and spirits.
		The Brewery History Society does not have records relating to pubs.
		If you have a query relating to pub history, there is useful information, including contact information, on the Pub History Society web site.
	www.breweryhistory.com (388 words)

	GENUKI: Melbourne, Derbyshire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		There is an account of the life of Thomas Cook, the travel pioneer, in the Derbyshire Family History Society Journal, Issue 90, September 1999, pp39-40.
		Blanche Charles's East Midlands General Baptist History website features her ongoing transcriptions of Baptist registers, which include those belonging to the Baptist Church in Melbourne.
		(Ref: A History of Derbyshire, Gladwyn Turbutt, 1999; VCHD=The Victoria History of the County of Derby)
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/DBY/Melbourne/index.html (452 words)

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