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Originally a bank, The Standing Order was designed by J A Chatwin and built in 1880. Today’s public house displays a gallery of paintings of famous figureheads from this time. Don’t forget to look upward to admire the vast ornate ceiling of this imposing and very grand structure.
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Officially opened as the Cathedral Centre by Queen Elizabeth II in November 2003, the Derby Cathedral Centre is home to a well-stocked gift shop, coffee shop and garden planted to represent a journey through the life of Jesus. A basement display area hosts a variety of ever-changing art exhibitions as well as treasures from Derby Cathedral and the surrounding parishes.
The celebrated artist, Joseph Wright was born in Derby in 1734. Wright was an artist of the Royal Academy. The marble pillar memorial was erected in 1992. This is situated on the site of his birthplace. The original building no longer exists.
10 An early 18th century house which was once the home of horologer, scientist and philosopher, John Whitehurst FRS (1713 – 1788). In 1855, the roof was removed and the present glass structure substituted to make a studio for Richard Keene (1825 – 1894) Derby’s pioneer Victorian photographer.
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This magnificent Grade II listed building was funded by Michael Thomas Bass MP for Derby 1847 – 1883. This was opened in 1878 as a free Museum & Library. Part of the same building is home to the Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
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This is the last coaching Inn to survive in Derby. Built in 1680, it was extended with an ornate ballroom in 1776 and acquired its timber façade in 1929.
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The existing Guildhall Theatre has been a distinctive landmark for Derby since 1842 after the original building was destroyed by fire in 1841. Local Derby man, Henry Duesbury designed the structure to include a 103 ft high clock tower which rings out regular reminders of the time every 15 minutes. Home to a small yet beautiful theatre with magnificent plaster ceiling.
Formerly the Shire Hall but converted into the city’s Magistrates Court in 2003. A wonderful architectural masterpiece emanating the elegance of the Georgian era with beautiful yet imposing wood panelling, a spectacular staircase and fine stone façade.
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A statue of Michael Thomas Bass MP for Derby 1847 – 1883 is situated next to the Derby Museum and Library. He funded the construction.
The Cathedral’s tower dominates Derby’s skyline for miles around and is the second tallest perpendicular church tower in England (second to the Boston Stump). The light and airy interior always amazes new visitors as the atmosphere is so different to that of older churches. See the Baroque nave designed by James Gibbs and lavish chancel screen created by Robert Bakewell. Joseph Wright’s tombstone, an 18th century reuse of a medieval vault marker, can also be viewed inside the Cathedral. A very humble monument compared to its neighbouring ornate tomb for Bess of Hardwick!
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This move resulted in the Battle of Culloden in Scotland on 6 April 1746 where the government troops treated the Highlanders very harshly by burning their homes, slaughtering cattle and deporting thousands of Scots to America, Canada and the West Indies.
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Once a single building used as a coaching inn, it was built by Alderman Samuel Heathcote in 1693. Heathcote was obliged by the Corporation to take a 1000 year lease on 62 feet of frontage which had been erected encroaching on the public thoroughfare. The original inn closed in 1853.
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All information correct at time of going to print. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information contained within this leaflet, Derby City Council cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions which may have occurred. Derby Tourism Unit – June 2007.
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This walk includes all the venues that are associated with the artist, Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 – 1797). Wright initially trained as a portrait painter, but it was his unusual choice of scientific subjects and dramatic “candlelight� paintings that made his name. One of his most famous pictures, “A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery�, can be seen at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
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Home to the world’s largest public collection of Joseph Wright paintings. A fascinating museum covering all the important aspects of Derby’s history, culture and environment including displays featuring local regiments, archaeology, Derby porcelain and natural history. Admission free.
The War Memorial
This unique city landmark forms part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site – a 15 mile stretch of the Derwent Valley between Derby and Matlock Bath. This attraction is housed on the site of the Lombe Brothers’ Silk Mill, England’s first modern factory and a major landmark of the Industrial Revolution. Nowadays, a great showcase for Rolls-Royce aeroengines and exhibits from the railway industry. Admission free.
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Keep reminding yourself that you’re in a city! Difficult to believe whilst taking a gentle stroll along the peaceful embankment of the River Derwent. Keep a look out for the nesting wildlife too! The Market Place has been known to have families of ducks waddling across the paving slabs!
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The Council House
Headquarters of Derby City Council and home to the city’s collection of treasures in the Mayor’s Parlour. Tours can be booked to discover a wealth of history and heritage about the Derby. Also a popular venue for weddings. For bookings, please telephone 01332 293111. This horse-shoe shaped building was requisitioned by the RAF in 1942. It was not handed back to the City Council until April 1946 and was opened by Princess Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip in 1949.
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This magnificent 34,000 seater football stadium was officially opened on 18 July 1997 by Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip. This is the only football stadium to have been opened by Her Majesty. Home to Derby County Football Club, fondly referred to as ‘The Rams’, the stadium boasts premier league quality facilities. Tours can be booked to see behind the scenes. Everything from the Director’s board-room to the Police cells! Telephone 0870 4441884 to book a tour.
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This memorial was originally erected to commemorate those from Derby who died during the first World War. Additional plaques have been added over the years to honour victims of the second World War and more recent conflicts. It was designed by C A Thompson and the sculptor was A G Walker ARA, both local men. The memorial was unveiled on 11 November 1924 by Alderman Oswald Ling who inaugurated the project as Mayor in 1922.
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Approximate Distance 1.5 km / 1 mile 1.3 km / 0.8 miles (excluding Pride Park Stadium)
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Now home to the relocated 15th century house that was originally discovered in the Market Place when the present Assembly Rooms building was being constructed. The yard is named after the Blacksmith who operated there in the early part of the 20th century.
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An adjoining building to the Central Library, the Derby Museum and Art Gallery is home to a stunning collection of paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 – 1797). Here, you can see a fully operational orrery in the centre of the Joseph Wright Gallery. This relates to Wright’s most famous work of art which celebrates his fascination with the planets. Additional displays include archaeology, natural history, Derby porcelain, military history and even an Egyptian mummy. Admission free.
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This quaint, timberframed hall – formerly the old Tudor Grammar School is now home to a ladies hairdressig salon. Former famous pupils include Joseph Wright and John Flamstead, the first Astronomer Royal.
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Home to one of the city’s most famous treasures – Royal Crown Derby china. A product popular all over the world and famed for its lavish gold decoration and rich colours. A museum, demonstration studio, shop and restaurant are open 7 days a week and mid week factory tours can be booked here. Telephone: 01332 712800
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The existing Guildhall Theatre has been a distinctive landmark for Derby since 1842 after the original building was destroyed by fire in 1841. Local Derby man, Henry Duesbury designed the structure to include a 103 ft high clock tower which rings out regular reminders of the time every 15 minutes. Home to a small yet beautiful theatre with magnificent plaster ceiling.
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A magnificent decorative building, now home to The Haus restaurant. Built in 1611, but modified in 1855 to allow access for Becket Street. Lived in by John Gisborne whose fourth son was Physician in Ordinary to King George III and President of the Royal College of Physicians.
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One of 6 remaining medieval bridge chapels in the UK. Originally dating back to the 15th century, this little stone chapel has regular services which are organised by Derby Cathedral. Please telephone in advance to organise a visit outside of service times. Open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons, May to September.
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This is Derby’s oldest public house. A timber framed building of the 17th century, first licensed in 1530. Remember to take a look at the Silk Mill pub’s mural from this angle down Full Street 33 .
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The memorial pillar also depicts an Orrery which is featured in one of Wright’s most famous works. Wright was fascinated by science and the Orrery was a popular instrument of the time studying the movement of the planets. A fully working example of this is displayed in the Derby Museum and Art Gallery in the Joseph Wright room.
Originally a bank, The Standing Order was designed by J A Chatwin and built in 1880. Today’s public house displays a gallery of paintings of famous figureheads from this time. Don’t forget to look upward to admire the vast ornate ceiling of this imposing and very grand structure.
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Once a single building used as a coaching inn, it was built by Alderman Samuel Heathcote in 1693. Heathcote was obliged by the Corporation to take a 1000 year lease on 62 feet of frontage which had been erected encroaching on the public thoroughfare. The original inn closed in 1853.
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This unique city landmark forms part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site – a 15 mile stretch of the Derwent Valley between Derby and Matlock Bath. This attraction is housed on the site of the Lombe Brothers’ Derby Silk Mill, England’s first modern factory and a major landmark of the Industrial Revolution. Nowadays, a great showcase for the history of the City’s industries and development, including Rolls-Royce aero engines and exhibits from the railway industry. Admission free.
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A magnificent life-size statue set up high upon a stone plinth. Glossop born sculptor, Anthony Stones created the work which was unveiled in December 1995. This landmark signifies Bonnie Prince Charlie’s fateful return to Scotland in 1745. He arrived in Derby on 4 December en-route to London to over-throw the King. It was here whilst discussing tactics, that he realised that there were insufficient troops to carry out the task, so decided to retreat.
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This is the oldest church building in Derby – founded in 1042 and mentioned in the Domesday Book. During the Black Death in 1349, both the vicar and his chaplain lost their lives to the disease. In fact, so many died in St. Peter’s Parish that they had to bury bodies vertically in the churchyard.
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Built for the Nottingham based chemists at the beginning of the 20th century. The top of the building displays statues of important Derby people who have influenced progress within the city – Florence Nightingale, John Lombe (co-founder of the Derby Silk Mill), Jedidiah Strutt (cotton mill owner) and William Hutton.
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St. Peter’s Church
This beautiful Gothic building was built in 1879 by RK Freeman and funded by Michael Thomas Bass MP. Home to the Central Library, the interior still displays the original wrought iron staircase and frescoed gallery.
The Cathedral’s tower dominates Derby’s skyline for miles around and is the second tallest perpendicular church tower in England (second to the Boston Stump). The light and airy interior always amazes new visitors as the atmosphere is so different to that of older churches. See the Baroque nave designed by James Gibbs and lavish chancel screen created by Robert Bakewell. Joseph Wright’s tombstone, an 18th century reuse of a medieval vault marker, can also be viewed inside the Cathedral. A very humble monument compared to its neighbouring ornate tomb for Bess of Hardwick! FO
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Officially opened as the Cathedral Centre by Queen Elizabeth II in November 2003, the Derby Cathedral Centre is home to a well-stocked gift shop, coffee shop and garden planted to represent a journey through the life of Jesus. A basement display area hosts a variety of ever-changing art exhibitions as well as treasures from Derby Cathedral and the surrounding parishes.
This present-day building replaces the 17th century Newcastle House and the original Assembly Rooms. The façade of the original Assembly Rooms building has been carefully relocated to the Crich Tramway Village approximately 20 miles away in Derbyshire. You can still see one of the original ornate plaster ceilings in the existing venue.
This is the last coaching Inn to survive in Derby. Built in 1680, it was extended with an ornate ballroom in 1776 and acquired its timber façade in 1929. A meeting was held here in 1884 by the Derby Midland Cricket Club. It was during this meeting that the members elected to form their own football team – the evolution of Derby County!
A statue of Michael Thomas Bass MP for Derby 1847 – 1883 is situated next to the Derby Museum and Library. He funded the construction of this fine gothic building.
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An early 18th century house which was once the home of horologer, scientist and philosopher, John Whitehurst FRS (1713 – 1788). In 1855, the roof was removed and the present glass structure substituted to make a studio for Richard Keene (1825 – 1894) Derby’s pioneer Victorian photographer.
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Formerly the Royal Oak pub, this beautiful building was completed in 1890. Plans are in place to house the city’s Register Office here.
This horse-shoe shaped building was constructed in 1942 only to be immediately occupied by the RAF. It was not handed back to the City Council until April 1946 and was opened by Princess Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip in 1949.
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This magnificent 34,000 seater football stadium was officially opened on 18 July 1997 by Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip. This is the only football stadium to have been opened by Her Majesty. Home to Derby County Football Club, fondly referred to as ‘The Rams’, the stadium boasts premier league quality facilities. Tours can be booked to see behind the scenes. Everything from the Director’s board-room to the Police cells! Telephone 0870 4441884 to book a tour.
Approximate Distance 4.5 km / 3 miles (excluding Pride Park Stadium and Royal Crown Derby)