DOCSLIB.ORG

Download the D2 Prospectus of Investment Opportunities

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Download the D2 Prospectus of Investment Opportunities INVEST IN DERBY&DERBYSHIRE As the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, and home to the world’s first factory built in 1721, Derby and Derbyshire has innovation in its DNA. The D2 area’s economic performance has been identified as the strongest in the UK and is rated as one of the best places to invest. Fastest Growing 3rd UK City Economy Aberdeen Cambridge Derby Q3 2017 - Centre for Economics and Business Research 30%increase in GVA in Derbyshire since 2009 Compared with 23% nationally Derby is the UK’s most central city International airports including and the county of Derbyshire has East Midlands, Birmingham and some of the country’s most breath- Manchester, are also close by. taking countryside and many historic, Our businesses, connectivity, stately homes - including Chatsworth innovation, natural environment, House and Kedleston Hall. iconic landscapes, exporting and The area benefits from close proximity cutting-edge manufacturing and to the major motorway networks and engineering firms provide our a regular train service to London St competitive advantage and this Pancras is just 89 minutes away. prospectus outlines the next wave of investment opportunities in D2. DISCOVER DERBY&DERBYSHIRE Marketing Derby creates employment by attracting inward investment. Marketing Derby is funded by Derby City Council and over 320 of the city’s businesses, called Bondholders. Marketing Derby has a reputation for it’s innovative use of Embassies and Ambassadors, KATIE DELVE with a successful track record in attracting 4,522 Inward Investment Executive jobs and £195m investment. [email protected] Derby is home to leading business brands including Bombardier, the world’s largest train builder, and Toyota, the world’s largest automotive company. The city is also world HQ for Rolls-Royce, which employs over 15,000 people in Derby. Marketing Derby is also responsible for inward TOM ERSKINE investment enquiries for the County. Derbyshire Inward Investment Executive is an exceptional place - home to some of the [email protected] UK’s most beautiful countryside and finest heritage assets. As well as outstanding history, Derbyshire is globally renowned for world leading businesses such as JCB, John Smedley and Buxton Water – all proud to be Derbyshire and all with an international reputation for excellence. MAYA YATES Contact Katie, Tom or Maya to discuss the Inward Investment Executive investment projects within this brochure. [email protected] investinderby.co.uk / +44(0)1332 201860 DERBY Performance Venue A vision for a new performance venue This 3-acre site is owned by Derby This scheme provides an City Council and development outstanding opportunity to provide will include an iconic £44m high visibility regeneration for performance venue, remodelled Derby city centre and is backed Victorian Market Hall and significant by support from public funding investment to transform the Market partners. Place. This scheme will provide high-quality opportunities for retail and leisure uses as well as a new performance venue capable of drawing audiences from across the UK. DERBYSHIRE Tudor Cross Former Coalite Commercial Estate This 140-acre industrial and residential with over 90,000 square metres of development is adjacent to the UK’s floor-space for high-quality growth primary north/south arterial route, businesses in targeted sectors the M1 and the successful Markham along with up to 800 new homes. Vale Business Park. The former smokeless fuel/chemical site is The project offers a range of currently undergoing remediation investment opportunities for works as part of a phased 5 year both commercial and residential decontamination programme. land sales as well as for the development of centres in high Outline planning consent has been priority sectors such as logistics, obtained for a mix of industrial and life sciences, food and drink residential units. Tudor Cross offers manufacturing and construction. the opportunity to develop a 59 hectare commercial business park DERBY Market Hall The Market Hall The Market Hall lies at the heart A substantial refurbishment is of Derby city centre and presents planned to bring the Market a substantial retail and leisure Hall into the 21st century with regeneration opportunity. Built in outstanding retail and leisure 1866 by the same engineers who facilities proposed. built London St Pancras station, it is home to numerous independent retailers in a magnificent Victorian setting. DERBYSHIRE A6 Enterprise Corridor Belper Mills The Crescent, Buxton Up to 30 hectares of development Further along the A6 within the land is available in a unique Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage opportunity in the High Peak of Site, the town of Belper has unique Derbyshire. 30km from Manchester residential, commercial and leisure Airport and with a new link road, investment opportunities. The there are several opportunities Grade 1- listed Belper Mills site for investment along the A6 has the regeneration potential for commercial development. to become an iconic mixed-use Alongside this there is a major development. Other sites in this regeneration project taking place popular historic market town have in the town of Buxton opening up the potential to become much- opportunities for both residential needed new commercial and leisure and retail / leisure developments in opportunities whilst retaining their the town. heritage appeal. DERBY Becket Well A vision for Becket Well Aerial view of the site A 3-acre site within Derby city Situated on the edge of the centre, this mixed-use scheme can historic Cathedral Quarter, Becket include elements of residential, Well is an outstanding opportunity commercial and leisure uses. This with significant interest from scheme will have a substantial retail and leisure operators in this impact on raising aspirations in this popular part of the city centre. part of the city centre, close to the main retail and leisure core. DERBYSHIRE Drakelow Drakelow The 282-hectare site is located This will include a 12-hectare alongside the River Trent and employment park, two local is one of the largest brownfield centres encompassing retail/ sites in the region. The site was leisure/ community provision once the location of three coal- and 2,239 dwellings, including fired power stations. Planning a retirement village. A further permission exists on the site 96-hectare remains available for for a new 1200 MW Combined employment uses. Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station to supply a million homes. Elsewhere on the site, planning permission exists for ‘Drakelow Park’, a 110-hectare new settlement. DERBY Infinity Park Derby Infinity Park Derby The iHub This 100-acre technology and The heart of the site is now commercial park is adjacent to designated on the University of Rolls-Royce’s civil aerospace global Derby Science Park. The first HQ. The site has Enterprise Zone building open on the park is status, offering a range of benefits the iconic iHub, which is a state- to businesses looking to locate of-the-art facility designed for here, including enhanced capital transport engineering supply chain allowances and business rates relief. businesses. Development opportunities range The iHub includes offices and from 5,000 sq ft - 1,000,000 sq ft workshops, access to specialist for advanced manufacturing, advisors, rapid-prototyping hi-tech and logistics businesses. services and conference facilities. DERBYSHIRE Markham Vale Markham Vale Markham Vale is a highly successful Occupying the site of 80ha of prime industrial, distribution several former collieries, the and commercial development development offers a diverse located in the heart of the UK’s range of industrial, warehouse motorway network, between and office accommodation Sheffield and Nottingham. The ranging from 300 sqm units to park has immediate access to the over 28,000sqm. Remaining M1 motorway, making it one of the investment opportunities exist for UK’s premier logistics location. industrial and distribution on the recently regenerated Markham Vale North whilst Markham Vale West presents opportunities for high-value leisure, hotel, retail and restaurant development. DERBY South Derby Growth Zone Proposed South Derby Growth Zone This project is seen as a vital This scheme is expected to part of the growth of Derby in provide an additional economic the coming years. At the heart benefit of c. £2.5 bn to the city of the scheme is a 7.5 kilometre with a cost benefit ratio of at least road connecting Enterprise Zone 20:1, whilst also easing traffic Infinity Park Derby to its own congestion. junction on the A50. This road will unlock space that will provide 3,250 new homes, 4.8 million sq ft of employment space and an additional 5,000 jobs. DERBYSHIRE Stanton Stanton regeneration scheme This site offers the opportunity Major infrastructure and to invest in a large scale decontamination works are regeneration scheme to develop required to bring this site to a former iron works into a new fruition. The site has the potential neighbourhood and major for 2,000 homes, 27 hectares of employment area. employment land, a new school, health centre and community Located between the cities of facilities. Nottingham and Derby, this 130-hectare site is of regional importance, particularly with the High Speed Railway Station proposed less than 4 kilometres from the site. DERBY Derby North Riverside 54a High Pavement T: +44 (0)115 947 4020 E: [email protected] Nottingham NG1 1HW F: +44 (0)115 947 6706 W: www.mc-a.co.uk Figured dimensions to be followed in preference to those scaled from drawing. All dimensions to be verified on site by the contractors and such dimensions to be their responsibility. Drawing omissions and errors to be reported immediately to the architect. A 02.07.16 Issued for planning JZ rev date description drawn Client: THE GARIBALDI LTD project name: Derwent St, Derby drawing name: Derwent Street Apartments Proposed street view 02 Proposed Derby Waterside scale (size): drawn / approved: date: A vision for Derby Riverside 1 : 1000@A1 JZ NM June 2016 NTS project no: drawing no: revision: 13042 (08) 22 A drawing status: PLANNING Marchini Curran Associates Limited Company Registration No.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Culture Derbyshire Papers
    Culture Derbyshire 9 December, 2.30pm at Hardwick Hall (1.30pm for the tour) 1. Apologies for absence 2. Minutes of meeting 25 September 2013 3. Matters arising Follow up on any partner actions re: Creative Places, Dadding About 4. Colliers’ Report on the Visitor Economy in Derbyshire Overview of initial findings D James Followed by Board discussion – how to maximise the benefits 5. New Destination Management Plan for Visit Peak and Derbyshire Powerpoint presentation and Board discussion D James 6. Olympic Legacy Presentation by Derbyshire Sport H Lever Outline of proposals for the Derbyshire ‘Summer of Cycling’ and discussion re: partner opportunities J Battye 7. Measuring Success: overview of performance management Presentation and brief report outlining initial principles JB/ R Jones for reporting performance to the Board and draft list of PIs Date and time of next meeting: Wednesday 26 March 2014, 2pm – 4pm at Creswell Crags, including a tour Possible Bring Forward Items: Grand Tour – project proposal DerbyShire 2015 proposals Summer of Cycling MINUTES of CULTURE DERBYSHIRE BOARD held at County Hall, Matlock on 25 September 2013. PRESENT Councillor Ellie Wilcox (DCC) in the Chair Joe Battye (DCC – Cultural and Community Services), Pauline Beswick (PDNPA), Nigel Caldwell (3D), Denise Edwards (The National Trust), Adam Lathbury (DCC – Conservation and Design), Kate Le Prevost (Arts Derbyshire), Martin Molloy (DCC – Strategic Director Cultural and Community Services), Rachael Rowe (Renishaw Hall), David Senior (National Tramway Museum), Councillor Geoff Stevens (DDDC), Anthony Streeten (English Heritage), Mark Suggitt (Derwent Valley Mills WHS), Councillor Ann Syrett (Bolsover District Council) and Anne Wright (DCC – Arts). Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Huw Davis (Derby University), Vanessa Harbar (Heritage Lottery Fund), David James (Visit Peak District), Robert Mayo (Welbeck Estate), David Leat, and Allison Thomas (DCC – Planning and Environment).
    [Show full text]
  • Countryside Destination Events – Autumn 2018
    Countryside Destination Events – Autumn 2018 Elvaston Castle Sat 1st – 7-9pm The Park in the Dark – Come meet the night time Elvaston Castle, Thurs 6th Sep residents! Learn about hedgehogs, birds and bats on this Borrowash Road, family friendly stroll around the grounds. 2 Miles. Bring a Elvaston, Derby, torch! Cost: Adults - £6, Children - £4 DE72 3EP Book: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/countrysideevents Sat 22nd – Sun 10am- Woodland Festival – celebrate traditional and “ 23rd Sep 5pm contemporary woodland crafts. Lots of family activities, (turn up local food, crafts, arts, gifts. Bushcraft, firelighting, etc! anytime) £10 per car parking charges/ £15 per car for weekend www.derbyshire.gov.uk/woodlandfestival Sat 27th Oct 6pm- Gruesome Tales – spine tingling stories as we explore the “ 8pm castle at night! Visit ghostly gothic hall then fill up with freeky food in Wyatts Café. Less than 2 miles. Fancy dress welcome! Cost: Adults - £15, Children - £8 Book: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/countrysideevents Wed 31st Oct 10:30am- Pumpkin Party! – Head to the courtyard to visit the “ 3pm pumpkin parlour. Carve your own pumpkin to take home. Trail sheets to explore the grounds – watch out for scary surprises, return to the start to claim your prize! Less than a mile walk, spooky fancy dress welcome. £2 per trail sheet Sat 17th + Fri 7pm – The sky’s the limit – star gazing, look through high “ 30th Nov 9pm powered telescopes and learn all about the solar system. Hot drinks available whilst you gaze. Cost: Adults - £6, Children - £4 to include drinks Book: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/countrsideevents Shipley Country Park Sat 15th Sep 10- Launch and guided walk – The launch of the 30 walks, Shipley Country 10:30am walking festival.
    [Show full text]
  • Group 5: Village Farmlands
    GROUP 5: VILLAGE FARMLANds GROUP 5: VILLAGE FARMLANDS P G AGE ROUP 5 S 149-174 Rolling landform and frequent woodland and hedgerow trees are characteristic of the Village Farmlands (© Derbyshire County Council) 149 SECTION 4 150 5A: VILLAGE FARMLANds 5A: VILLAGE FARMLANDS Gently undulating landscape with well treed character (© Derbyshire County Council) KEY CHARACTERISTICS ▪ Gently undulating lowlands, dissected by stream valleys with localised steep slopes and alluvial floodplains; ▪ Moderately fertile loamy and clayey soils with impeded drainage over extensive till deposits on higher ground and gravel terraces bordering main rivers; ▪ Mixed agricultural regime, with localised variations but with a predominance of either dairy farming on permanent pastures, or arable cropping; ▪ Small and moderately sized broadleaved woodlands and copses, often on sloping land; extensive new areas of planting associated with The National Forest; ▪ Hedgerows and frequent oak and ash trees along hedgelines and streams contribute to well treed character of landscape; ▪ Moderately sized well maintained hedged fields across rolling landform create patchwork landscape of contrasting colours and textures; ▪ Extensive ridge and furrow and small historic villages linked by winding lanes contribute to historic and rural character of the landscape; and ▪ Localised influence of large estates. 151 SECTION 4 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER PHYSICAL INFLUENCES The Village Farmlands Landscape Character Type The underlying geology of Permian and Triassic forms part of an extensive tract of landscape that mudstone, siltstone and sandstone gives rise to a extends beyond the Study Area and across wide gently undulating lowland landscape that is further areas of the West Midlands. The landscape is softened by extensive deposits of till and by gravel characterised by undulating farmlands over Triassic terrace deposits and alluvial floodplains fringing the and Permian geology, with localised influences main river channels.
    [Show full text]
  • Cultural Heritage, Including Architectural and Archaeological Heritage
    Chapter 5 Cultural heritage, including architectural and archaeological heritage Cultural Heritage Summary Key messages of policy • LTP policies and programmes needs to ensure that the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site is protected. • Ensure the protection of natural historic buildings and environments against the effects of traffic pollution and other transport related damages. • Use the expertise of specialist advisors as regards Historic Environment Records in devising transport implementation plans, including dealing with issues such as Conservation Areas at risk. Environmental baseline Environmental description Baseline condition Future trend without LTP3 Visual intrusion from traffic Traffic levels moderate Traffic will increase but remain at moderate levels Visual intrusion from transport Four conservation areas identified as being at risk Uncontrolled introduction would most likely infrastructure due to transport infrastructure and anecdotal exacerbate the issue evidence suggests that infrastructure is impacting upon landscapes and townscapes Damage to historic features by collisions Not considered a strategic issue but Swarkestone Although strategically the issue is unlikely to Bridge, a scheduled ancient monument, suffers worsen significantly, without protection damage Swarkestone Bridge will continue to suffer damage. Air pollution Not considered to be having an impact Unlikely that air pollution will worsen Vibration Not considered to be having an impact Unlikely to change Damage by motorised vehicles Localised issues only Static Environmental issues and opportunities Description of issue Implications/ opportunities for LTP3 Visual intrusion by transport infrastructure LTP3 should seek to reduce the impact of transport infrastructure on historic landscapes and townscapes. Material usage and poor design can lead to visual intrusion of transport LTP3 should seek to ensure good design, use specialist advisors and infrastructure use appropriate materials.
    [Show full text]
  • Listed Buildings and Scheduled Monuments
    LISTED BUILDINGS AND SCHEDULED MONUMENTS for which DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL has a MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY November 2009 *This list includes buildings, bridges and other highway structures and is believed to be correct but notification of errors would be welcomed. Environmental Services Department Shand House Dale Road South Matlock DE4 3RY (01629) 580000 ext 33351 (A Morrison) HIGH PEAK BOROUGH List Grade or SM (Scheduled Monument) Aston - Milepost, Hope Road (OS 1891/8266) 2 - Brough Bridge, Stretfield Road (OS 1839/8265) 2 (See also Brough & Shatton Parish) Bamford - Yorkshire Bridge, Carr Lane (OS 1981/8469) 2 (See also Thornhill Parish) Brough & Shatton - Brough Bridge, Stretfield Road (OS 1838/8266) 2 (See also Aston Parish) Buxton - Former Public Library & Education Offices, The I Crescent - Grin Low Tower, (Soloman's Temple) 2 Poole's Cavern Country Park Castleton - School & Attached Walls & Railings, Back Street 2 (VC/CE) - Milepost, Buxton Road (OS 1261/8315) 2 - Milepost, Buxton Road (OS 1341/8363) 2 - Milepost, Buxton Road (OS 1458/8287) 2 Chapel-en-le-Frith - PPU, Former Primary School, High Street (VC/CE) 2 - Milestone at Tunstead Milton, Manchester Road 2 (OS 0336/8004) - Bridge, Whitehall Terrace 2 (south of White Hall gates) (OS 0372/8215) - Ford Hall Bridge, Malcoff Road (OS 0765/8221) 2 - Milepost, 230 m from Rushup Lane Junction 2 (OS 0943/8256) Charlesworth - Broadbottom Bridge, Long Lane (OS 9966/9375) 2 Edale - Gibralter Bridge, Gibralter Bridge Lane 2 (OS 1232/8602) - Packhorse Bridge, at foot of Jacobs Ladder, 2 off Upper Booth Lane (OS 0883/8619) Glossop - Duke of Norfolks Church of England School 2 Church Street, Old Glossop (VC/CE) - Victoria Hall and Library, Arundel Street/ 2 Talbot Street Adult Education Centre, Talbot Street.
    [Show full text]
  • North Derbyshire Local Development Frameworks: High Peak and Derbyshire Dales Stage 2: Traffic Impacts of Proposed Development
    Derbyshire County Council North Derbyshire Local Development Frameworks: High Peak and Derbyshire Dales Stage 2: Traffic Impacts of Proposed Development Draft June 2010 North Derbyshire Local Development Frameworks Stage 2: Traffic Impacts of Proposed Development Revision Schedule Draft June 2010 Rev Date Details Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by 01 June 10 Draft Daniel Godfrey Kevin Smith Kevin Smith Senior Transport Planner Associate Associate Scott Wilson Dimple Road Business Centre Dimple Road This document has been prepared in accordance with the scope of Scott Wilson's MATLOCK appointment with its client and is subject to the terms of that appointment. It is addressed Derbyshire to and for the sole and confidential use and reliance of Scott Wilson's client. Scott Wilson accepts no liability for any use of this document other than by its client and only for the DE4 3JX purposes for which it was prepared and provided. No person other than the client may copy (in whole or in part) use or rely on the contents of this document, without the prior written permission of the Company Secretary of Scott Wilson Ltd. Any advice, opinions, Tel: 01246 218 300 or recommendations within this document should be read and relied upon only in the context of the document as a whole. The contents of this document do not provide legal Fax : 01246 218 301 or tax advice or opinion. © Scott Wilson Ltd 2010 www.scottwilson.com North Derbyshire Local Development Frameworks Stage 2: Traffic Impacts of Proposed Development Table of Contents 1 Introduction......................................................................................... 1 1.1 The Local Development Framework Process..................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Key Wildlife Sites and Species of Interest in Derby
    Derby Riverside Gardens Fly Agaric Key wildlife sites and species of interest in Derby Derby Council House Moonwort Darley Park City centre inset Allestree Park Allestree Park and lake Toothwort proposed Local Nature Reserve T8 To Darley Abbey Park River Discovered in 2001 A6 to St. Alkmund 1 kilometre Birch woods, Derwent Spring Beauty in grass 's Way Lunch-hour birdwatching spot. - Allestree Park Matlock Ducks, gulls, swans, geese Allestree Park T8 Industrial A52 to Nottingham and M1 Hobby Railway line P Museum DERBY CITY COUNCIL P To Markeaton Full River Darley Park. Brook walkway T7 Darwin Canada Goose P T1 Street Only two sites known in Derby Alder trees on Place A38 to Cathedral Road Cathedral W1 Mansfield Great for wildlife river corridor 's Gate P Iron Gate Magistrates St. Mary N A608 to Court Chaddesden Wood P WC Derwent Local Nature Reserve Heanor Bristly Oxtongue Bold Lane Assembly Derwent Rooms Street P Bass’s Council Riverside Allestree Little Ringed Plover St Werburgh’s Recreation Darley Sadler Gate House Gardens T7 Church Market Place Ground Abbey T4 Oakwood Friar Gate + Corn MarketGuildhall Crown and To Alvaston Park Markeaton Park Strand Theatre County Court 2.5 kilometres River corridors, lakes W2 Museum t Morledge late summer P e and Library e tr Bus S WC rt T8 WardwickVictoria be Station Street Al P P W3 T5 Former railway line Street A52 to Darley St. Peter's The Cock Pitt R Breeds near River Station Ashbourne WC Abbey St Werburgh’s Church East Derwent corridor Market Approach Park R Eagle Chaddesden Street Shopping
    [Show full text]
  • A Period Drama
    Edinburgh Research Explorer A Period Drama Citation for published version: Sneddon, A 2014, A Period Drama. in 4th Global Conference on Place Space. The Inter-Disciplinary Press, Oxford, pp. 1-12, 4th Global Conference: Space and Place , Oxford, United Kingdom, 9/09/12. <http://www.inter-disciplinary.net> Link: Link to publication record in Edinburgh Research Explorer Document Version: Peer reviewed version Published In: 4th Global Conference on Place Space Publisher Rights Statement: © Sneddon, A. (2014). A Period Drama. In 4th Global Conference on Place Space. (pp. 1-12). Oxford: The Inter- Disciplinary Press. General rights Copyright for the publications made accessible via the Edinburgh Research Explorer is retained by the author(s) and / or other copyright owners and it is a condition of accessing these publications that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights. Take down policy The University of Edinburgh has made every reasonable effort to ensure that Edinburgh Research Explorer content complies with UK legislation. If you believe that the public display of this file breaches copyright please contact [email protected] providing details, and we will remove access to the work immediately and investigate your claim. Download date: 30. Sep. 2021 A Period Drama Andrew Sneddon Abstract The cultural geographer and philosopher David Harvey suggests that, “those who reside in a place (or who hold the fixed assets in place) become acutely aware that they are in competition with other places for highly mobile capital. Places therefore differentiate themselves from other places and become more competitive, perhaps antagonistic and exclusionary with respect to each other in order to capture or retain capital investment.”1 This paper sets out to explore the powerful and lasting sense of place created by a British film through its choice of location.
    [Show full text]
  • Local Campsites Derbyshire
    Local Campsites Beechwood Park Open all year. Situated opposite the impressive Elvaston Castle and its beautiful gardens this site is the perfect place for peaceful break. Located on the edge of the Peak District the park is within easy access of both Derby and Nottingham. With full on-site facilities and centrally located between Nottingham and Derby, you'll be able to relax and enjoy your stay. Tariff: From £18, Extra adult £2.50, Extra child £2, Dogs £2. Address: Elvaston Thulston, Derbyshire, DE72 3EQ Derbyshire Tel: 01332 851938/07973562689 Email: [email protected] Kings Mill Caravan Park (Adults Only) Motorhome Hire, Sales & Service Open March to November. This site offers a quiet, relaxing stay situated in a secluded four acre site in a rural setting close to woodlands. The village of Castle Donnington is nearby offering a UK ● Europe ● New Zealand ● Australia range of shops including supermarkets, pubs and restaurants. On site facilities include a games room with pool table, table Redhill Farm ● Harlington Road football and video game, recreation room with sofa's and television. Pets allowed on leads. Adults Only Site. Toddington ● Bedfordshire ● LU5 6HF Please call for pricing. Email: [email protected] Address: Park Lane, Castle Donington, Derbyshire, DE74 2RS Tel: 01332 810304 Tel: + 44 (0) 1525 878 000 Web: www.kingsmillscaravanpark.co.uk www.justgo.uk.com Share your experience with us, we would love to hear about your trip or any recommendations; email: [email protected] Just go has compiled this range of destination guides to give you a taste and feel of what the UK and Europe has to offer.
    [Show full text]
  • Repton's Viking Valhalla
    ISSUE 16 JANUARY 2019 Archaeology and Conservation in Derbyshire and the Peak District ACID Inside: Meet Dan Snow: The History Guy Elvaston Castle Masterplan Lost Villages of the Derwent Repton’s Viking Valhalla 2019 | ACID 1 Plus: Our year in numbers: planning and heritage statistics Foreword: ACID Archaeology and Conservation in Derbyshire and the Peak District Editor: Roly Smith, Heritage is a living 33 Park Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1AX Tel: 01629 812034; email: [email protected] asset For further information (or more copies) please email Natalie Ward at: [email protected] Designed by: Phil Cunningham ikings feature heavily in this year’s edition of ACID. Three separate projects www.creative-magazine-designer.co.uk have revealed more of the Viking presence in Repton, all using new techniques to expand on previous discoveries. The Viking connection continues with a Printed by: Buxton Press www.buxtonpress.com V profile of Dan Snow, who has presented TV programmes about the subject. His new The Committee wishes to thank our sponsors, venture History Hit includes creating podcasts about history. These can particularly Derbyshire County Council and the Peak appeal to the generation who watch TV on demand and choose podcasts over radio District National Park Authority, who enable this publication to be made freely available. programmes. Perhaps we should create an ACID podcast in the future! Derbyshire Archaeology Advisory Committee Other projects have shed light on what we think of as familiar well-studied Buxton Museum and Art Gallery Creswell Crags Heritage Trust landscapes – Chatsworth and the Derwent Valley Mills.
    [Show full text]
  • Walking in Derbyshire
    WALKING IN DERBYSHIRE by Elaine Burkinshaw JUNIPER HOUSE, MURLEY MOSS, OXENHOLME ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA LA9 7RL www.cicerone.co.uk © Elaine Burkinshaw 2003, 2010 CONTENTS Second edition 2010 ISBN 978 1 85284 633 6 Reprinted 2013, 2017 and 2019 (with updates) Overview map ...................................................................................................5 Preface ..............................................................................................................7 First edition 2003 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................9 Geology ..........................................................................................................10 A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. History ............................................................................................................12 Printed by KHL Printing, Singapore The shaping of present-day Derbyshire ............................................................22 Customs ..........................................................................................................28 This product includes mapping data licensed from Ordnance How to use this guide ......................................................................................30 Survey® with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. © Crown copyright 2010. All rights reserved. THE WALKS Licence number PU100012932 1 Creswell Crags ......................................................................................31
    [Show full text]
  • In South Derbyshire and the National Forest
    What’s On Free in South Derbyshire and The National Forest Spring 2020 visit www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/swadlincotetic 2 Welcome... to the Spring edition of What’s On in South Derbyshire and The National Forest Amid rolling English countryside dotted with picturesque villages you will find so much to enjoy; from historic houses and gardens, to meandering rivers and canals, to archery and snowboarding. All set in the heart of The National Forest, Britain’s most ambitious environmental project. Linking the ancient forests of Needwood and Charnwood, more than eight million trees have already been planted. The woodland is being created on a scale not seen for more than a thousand years. Come and enjoy it this season. There’s so much more to explore... Find out more about what’s on offer in South Derbyshire from Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre • local and national accommodation information • places to visit • events and what’s on information • public transport information • tickets for local events • tickets for Derbyshire Wayfarer • tickets for day trips with local coach companies • souvenirs, postcards, maps, local history books and self-guided walks Phone 01283 222848 Email [email protected] You will find us located within Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9DG Open Mon - Sat, 10am - 4.30pm Find out What’s On in South Derbyshire and tell us what you are doing via social media #SDwhatson Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre 3 the national forest walking festival 16th-28th May 2020 Walks for all ages and abilities to enjoy Guided and themed walks & activities Beautiful places to explore Places to stay from B&Bs to Forest Lodges www.thenationalforestwalkingfestival.org.uk 4 Spring Highlights..
    [Show full text]