Derby
Properties and events in Derby
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Behind the Scenes - Derby Local Studies and Family History Tour
Join us for a tour around the library stores and find out about the origins and development of the Derby Local Studies collection. Along the way you can enjoy the architecture of CH Aslin's old Magistrates Courts.
CWGC Tours 2025 - Swadlincote District (Church Gresley) Cemetery
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Swadlincote District (Church Gresley) Cemetery.
Derby Arboretum Anniversary Lecture - Climate Change
Facing the Climate Emergency: Historic Parks and Arboretums and their Communities in the Anthropocene - Changes we are likely to see over the next decades, with special reference to Derby Arboretum and other landscapes in and around Derby/shire
Derby Arboretum Tour
A group walk around the park, explaining J. C. Loudon’s innovative design features and vision, the global origins of some of the specimens, and the Arboretum’s historical significance.
Derby Cathedral Vestments Inspired by Architecture – 70 Years of Stitch
Explore "Vestments Inspired by Architecture – 70 Years of Stitch" at Derby Cathedral. View exquisite Chapter Copes, the Advent Laudian Altar Cloth, and High Mass Sets, alongside design work and photographs. A celebration of craftmanship and history.
Discover St Thomas’ Peartree: A rogue architect’s quirky vision of harmony
As people enter this quiet oasis, their first word is almost always 'wow'! Come and see why!
Elder Yard Unitarian Chapel
An unspoilt 17th Century Chapel (the oldest in Derbyshire), featuring original pews, altar and organ. Exceptional stained glass windows, a historical collection of Pearson's Pottery and artifacts not normally available to see. Historical graveyard.
Faiths Walk around Sacred Community Spaces in Peartree, Derby
We will visit at least one Christian Church, Hindu Temple, Sikh Gurdwara and Muslim Mosque, all located near to each other in this multi-faith multi-cultural neighbourhood. NB Dress code for mosque - see notes.
Family creativity at St Thomas' Peartree, Derby
Be inspired by our 'wow' masterpieces of stained glass, stone carving and glittering mosaic!
FoNRC - Nottingham Road Cemetery, Derby
History, War Grave & Architecture Displays – Architectural Highlights Tour – CWGC Soldiers Plot Visit & Talk – Notable Graves & Children’s Trails – Guided Nature Walk – Meet Funeral Directors, Stone Masons & Florists – Help finding Family Graves
Midland Railway Study Centre Open Weekend
Part of a wider railway heritage themed weekend, take a rare peep inside the store of the Midland Railway Study Centre, home to a vast collection of historical documentation and ephemera aimed primarily at researchers, but fascinating to all.
The Chapel of St Mary on the Bridge Derby
One of six remaining "Bridge Chapels" in the country. Built in the 13th Century, it has had a variety of uses until a full restoration in 1930 as a chapel. Many interesting and historical features including the original bridge arch.
The Vicar of Bray
In the popular song of the 18th century, this very adaptable parson boasted that he was able to accommodate himself to religious views of successive monarchs and that “whosoever King may reign, he would always be the Vicar of Bray, Sir".
W W Winter Photographers Est 1852
A working photography studio operating from the same purpose built site since 1867. W.W. Winter has retained much of its heritage which will be displayed throughout the building, along with examples from our extensive image archive.