The City Circuit 24 Iron Gate 8 Michael Thomas Bass 16 The Old Bell Hotel 21 The former Boots Building 25 Bonnie Prince Charlie Statue 30 An early 18th century house which was statue This is the last coaching Inn to survive in Derby. Built for the Nottingham based A magnificent life-size statue set up Assembly Rooms/Derby Sales & 1 once the home of horologer, scientist and A statue of Michael Thomas Bass MP for Built in 1680, it was extended with an ornate chemists at the beginning of the high upon a stone plinth. Glossop born Information Centre philosopher, John Whitehurst FRS (1713 – Derby 1847 – 1883 is situated next to the ballroom in 1776 and acquired its timber façade 20th century. The top of the building sculptor, Anthony Stones created the work 1788). In 1855, the roof was removed and the Derby Museum and Library. He funded the in 1929. A meeting was held here in 1884 by displays statues of important which was unveiled in December 1995. The Assembly Rooms complex the Derby Midland Cricket Club. It was during Derby people who have influenced This landmark signifies Bonnie Prince present glass structure substituted to make construction of this fine gothic building. is an award winning architectural a studio for Richard Keene (1825 – 1894) this meeting that the members elected to progress within the city – Florence Charlie’s fateful return to Scotland in design by Casson and Conder Derby’s pioneer Victorian photographer. form their own football team – the evolution of Nightingale, John Lombe (co-founder 1745. He arrived in Derby on 4 December built in 1977. Home to the Derby Derby County! Recently refurbished with more of the Derby Silk Mill), Jedidiah en-route to London to over-throw the Sales & Information Centre Central Library 17 development underway. Strutt (cotton mill owner) and William King. It was here whilst discussing where you can receive all the 9 tactics, that he realised that there were Derby Cathedral Centre Hutton. information you require to make This beautiful Gothic building was built in St. Peter’s Church 22 insufficient troops to carry out the task, so your visit to Derby complete. Officially opened as the Cathedral 1879 by RK Freeman and funded by Michael decided to retreat. Centre by Queen Elizabeth II in Thomas Bass MP. Home to the Central Library, This is the oldest church building This present-day building replaces the 17th century Newcastle November 2003, the Derby Cathedral the interior still displays the original wrought in Derby – founded in 1042 and This move resulted in the Battle of Culloden in Scotland House and the original Assembly Rooms. The façade of the Centre is home to The Cathedral iron staircase and frescoed gallery. mentioned in the Domesday Book. Derby Ram Statue 26 on 6 April 1746 where the government troops treated the original Assembly Rooms building has been carefully relocated Café and Cathedral Bookshop and During the Black Death in 1349, both A bold stone structure created by Highlanders very harshly by burning their homes, slaughtering to the Crich Tramway Village approximately 20 miles away garden planted to represent a journey the vicar and his chaplain lost their Michael Peglar as a gift to the city in cattle and deporting thousands of Scots to America, Canada in Derbyshire. The Assembly Rooms is currently closed until through the life of Jesus. A basement lives to the disease. In fact, so many 1995. It was unveiled by the then Mayor and the West Indies. further notice. display area hosts a variety of ever- died in St. Peter’s Parish that they of Derby, Councillor John McGiven. changing art exhibitions as well as had to bury bodies vertically in the The Silk Mill 31 treasures from Derby Cathedral and the surrounding parishes. churchyard. This unique city landmark forms part of Franceys House 2 10 the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Derby Cathedral Site – a 15 mile stretch of the Derwent Built in 1695 for Alderman Market Hall 27 Valley between Derby and Matlock William Franceys replacing a The Cathedral’s tower dominates Derby’s Opened in 1866, the Market Hall is a Bath. This attraction is housed on the house originally built by his skyline for miles around and is the second Victorian architectural masterpiece, site of the Lombe Brothers’ Derby Silk Uncle in 1640. Alderman Henry tallest perpendicular church tower in England so remember to look upward to Mill, England’s first modern factory Franceys was educated at (second to the Boston Stump). The light and D airy interior always amazes new visitors as R admire the grandeur of the building. and a major landmark of the Industrial Derby School and went on to R the atmosphere is so different to that of older E The cost of construction in those Revolution. The Silk Mill is undergoing Emmanuel College, Cambridge. T 33 W redevelopment, please check opening churches. See the Baroque nave designed S T R E E T days was £29,000 and is the UK’s He followed his father’s business U L L 32 O DARLEY PARK by James Gibbs and lavish chancel screen F S first purpose-built indoor market. times before visiting. and became an important
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5 memorial Magistrates Court 12 S wealth of history and heritage 22 T 25 . about the Derby. Also a popular The celebrated artist, Joseph Wright was born BECKET P Formerly the Shire Hall but 18 E STREET T LONDON ROAD 35 venue for weddings. in Derby in 1734. Wright was an artist of the converted into the city’s Magistrates E 23 R PRIDE PARK Royal Academy. The marble pillar memorial was Court in 2003. A wonderful ST. PETER’S ’S This horse-shoe shaped building was constructed in 1942 only FOOTBALL STADIUM erected in 1992. This is situated on the site of his CHURCHYARD S THE SPOT architectural masterpiece emanating T to be immediately occupied by the RAF. It was not handed back R (approx. 1.5 miles) birthplace. The original building no longer exists. the elegance of the Georgian era E to the City Council until April 1946 and was opened by Princess E T with beautiful yet imposing wood Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip in 1949. Completely The memorial pillar also depicts an Orrery which 18 36 panelling, a spectacular staircase Jacobean House redeveloped in 2012, the building is a highly efficient and is featured in one of Wright’s most famous works.
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In the 15 tallest perpendicular church tower in England Thomas Bass statue 19th century, it was the offices of Bemrose (second to the Boston Stump). The light and A statue of Michael Thomas Bass MP for Derby 5 the printers. The Council House airy interior always amazes new visitors as 1847 – 1883 is situated next to the Derby Museum Headquarters of Derby City the atmosphere is so different to that of older and Library. He funded the construction of the Council and home to the city’s Jorrocks Bar and churches. See the Baroque nave designed building. 4 collection of treasures. Tours can Foulds Music Shop by James Gibbs and lavish chancel screen be booked to discover wealth of Once a single building used as a coaching created by Robert Bakewell. Joseph Wright’s history and heritage about the inn, it was built by Alderman Samuel tombstone, an 18th century reuse of a Central Library 16 Derby. Also a popular venue for medieval vault marker, can also be viewed weddings. Heathcote in 1693. Heathcote was obliged by 8 This magnificent Grade II listed building was The Standing Order inside the Cathedral. A very humble monument compared to its the Corporation to take a 1000 year lease on funded by Michael Thomas Bass MP for Derby This horse-shoe shaped building Originally a bank, The Standing Order was neighbouring ornate tomb for Bess of Hardwick! 62 feet of frontage which had been erected 1847 – 1883. This was opened in 1878 as was constructed in 1942 only designed by J A Chatwin and built in 1880. encroaching on the public thoroughfare. The a free Museum & Library. Part of the same to be immediately occupied by the RAF. It was not handed back Today’s public house displays a gallery of original inn closed in 1853. building is home to the Derby Museum and Art to the City Council until April 1946 and was opened by Princess paintings of famous figureheads from this Magistrates Court 12 Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip in 1949. Completely Gallery. time. Don’t forget to look upward to admire Formerly the Shire Hall but redeveloped in 2012, the building is a highly efficient and the vast ornate ceiling of this imposing and environmentally friendly place powered by hydro energy from the Iron Gate 5 converted into the city’s Magistrates very grand structure. Court in 2003. A wonderful River Derwent. Iron Gate was originally the same width as architectural masterpiece emanating Visit our friendly Derby Sadler Gate, and followed the course of pre- 24 Iron Gate 9 the elegance of the Georgian era Pride Park Football Stadium 6 historic trackway which long pre-dated the with beautiful yet imposing wood An early 18th century house which was 17 This magnificent 34,000 seater founding of the city. It was widened in 1866 – panelling, a spectacular staircase The Old Bell Hotel Sales & Information Centre once the home of horologer, scientist and football stadium was officially 1867 by the demolition of the east side. Call and fine stone façade. This is the last coaching Inn to survive in philosopher, John Whitehurst FRS (1713 – opened on 18 July 1997 by Queen Your one-stop shop for: in at Bennetts department store dating back Derby. Built in 1680, it was extended with 1788). In 1855, the roof was removed and the Elizabeth II and her husband, • Advice on what to see and do to 1734. an ornate ballroom in 1776 and acquired its present glass structure substituted to make Prince Philip. This is the only timber façade in 1929. Recent restoration • Help with itinerary planning a studio for Richard Keene (1825 – 1894) The Joseph Wright Campus of Derby football stadium to have been 13 has taken place with on-going further • Accommodation enquiries Derby’s pioneer Victorian photographer. College opened by Her Majesty. development. • Tours tickets for Derby Roundhouse, Derby Arena, the Joseph Wright birthplace 6 Specialising in vocational creative memorial Home to Derby County Football Council House and Towers & Tunnels arts programmes to prepare Club, fondly referred to as ‘The Rams’, the stadium boasts premier • Theatre, event and sporting sales The celebrated artist, Joseph Wright was born in students for success in higher Guildhall Theatre 18 league quality facilities. Tours can be booked to see behind the • Local gifts and souvenirs Derby in 1734. Wright was an artist of the Royal education. Aptly named after Joseph The existing Guildhall Theatre has been a scenes. Everything from the Director’s board-room to the Police Academy. The marble pillar memorial was erected • Leaflets, brochures and maps Derby Cathedral Centre 10 Wright. distinctive landmark for Derby since 1842 after cells! in 1992. This is situated on the site of his birthplace. Officially opened as the Cathedral the original building was destroyed by fire • Luggage storage facility The original building no longer exists. Centre by Queen Elizabeth II in in 1841. Local Derby man, Henry Duesbury Derby Arena 7 Open Times: The memorial pillar also depicts an Orrery which November 2003, the Derby Cathedral designed the structure to include a 103 ft high Home to an amazing velodrome, is featured in one of Wright’s most famous works. Centre is home to The Cathedral clock tower which rings out regular reminders Monday to Saturday 9.30am – 8pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery gym, sports centre and Bank Holidays - limited opening hours Wright was fascinated by science and the Orrery Café and Cathedral Bookshop and 14 of the time every 15 minutes. Home to a small garden planted to represent a journey featuring the Joseph Wright entertainment venue. Tours was a popular instrument of the time studying the yet beautiful theatre with magnificent plaster available as well as track movement of the planets. The painting is displayed through the life of Jesus. A basement collection ceiling. display area hosts a variety of ever- sessions. in the Derby Museum and Art Gallery in the Joseph Home to the world’s largest public collection Contact Us: changing art exhibitions as well as Derby Sales & Information Centre Wright room. of Joseph Wright paintings. A fascinating treasures from Derby Cathedral and The War Memorial 19 Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby DE1 3AH the surrounding parishes. museum covering all the important aspects Tel: 01332 643411 of Derby’s history, culture and environment This memorial was originally erected to including displays featuring local regiments, Email: [email protected] commemorate those from Derby who died during archaeology, Derby porcelain and natural the first World War. Additional plaques have been Web: www.visitderby.co.uk history. Admission free. added over the years to honour victims of the Approximate Distance second World War and more recent conflicts. It was designed by C A Thompson and the 1.5 km / 1 mile sculptor was A G Walker ARA, both local men. The memorial was unveiled on 11 November 1.3 km / 0.8 miles All information correct at time of going to print. Whilst every care has been taken 1924 by Alderman Oswald Ling who inaugurated to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this leaflet, Derby City (excluding Pride Park Stadium) the project as Mayor in 1922. Council cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions which may have
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