|
 |
 |
||||||
Navigation » Home » Featured Visits » Wonders of the Peak » About Us » Country Store » List Your Business » Destination Finder » Contact Us » Random Visit » Local Links » Link to Us » Site Information » Site Map Search the Peak District |
DerbyThe city of Derby has a rich and varied past, one that is world-renowned still today. There is a fantastic and diverse mixture of arts, entertainment and cultures on offer, and with its historical connections there is something to appeal to all tastes. The city of Derby is constantly developing and moving with the times, a vibrant central hub from which to explore the rest of the county from.Derby is steeped in history, whether it is as far back as possible prehistoric connections, the early Roman settlements or on to the Industrial Revolution, to name just a few. The River Derwent could have been a possible reason for an early settlement, as it had a reputation for flooding, making it difficult to cross, causing many travellers to perhaps then settle on its banks. The first settlement that is known for certain was a Roman settlement in the 1st and 2nd centuries. This stronghold was named Derventio, but has since become known as Little Chester. After the Romans departed English shores, a period of one hundred years later saw the arrival of Saxons in the area. A new settlement grew around Markeaton Brook, a good source of water, and indeed many of the place names in and around Derby’s suburbs are traced back to this period of history. The town now began to form around this period of history. The Saxons were to occupy this region for over 300 years, until the arrival of the Danes. Many facts were collected in the Domesday Book, concerning the land and its ownership and for many centuries Derby was a thriving market and agricultural centre. The steady rise in population and the development of the town and area continued until the onset of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century. The landscape changed as factories were erected and a newfound prosperity began to emerge. Derby established itself as a major Railway Centre, and further industrial giants including the world famous Rolls Royce grew in stature from various works facilities around the city itself. The modern Derby is a thriving multi-cultural centre that continues to expand and look progressively forward, while still managing to retain its historical connections and sense of pride. View Google Map Read our visit notes here. Heritage Walks-Details at www.derbyshire-peakdistrict.co.uk walk 1 www.derbyshire-peakdistrict.co.uk walk 2 www.derbyshire-peakdistrict.co.uk walk 3 Weather Forecast Find the best deal, compare prices of Derby accommodation and read what other travellers have to say about accommodation in Derby at TripAdvisor
Entertainment Assembly Rooms Derby Playhouse Artists Clare Walton Media PipsqueakMedia.biz Just 30 Limited I.T. Zycomm Electronics Limited PipsqueakMedia.biz Just 30 Limited Retail Liquor Online Kute Jewellery Hillarys Blinds Kute Sports Prints Peak District Foods Members F Jackson & Son Field House Foods Peak District Fine Foods Attraction Royal Crown Derby Museum Ecclesbourne Valley Railway |
Most Popular Places Air Crash Site Riber Castle Titan Cave System Mam Tor Woodhead Pass Recently Updated Places Moss Valley Swallows Wood Hollingworth Reserv... Mossy Lea Reservoir Lightwood Reservoir Admin Login |
|||||
 |
 |
||||||
 |
   Copyright © 2010 Peak District View. All Rights Reserved. This business was partly financed by the New Environmental Economy Programme, a grant scheme funded by the Derby and Derbyshire Economic Partnership and managed by the Peak District National Park Authority. |
 |
||
 |
||||