Derby

Key Facts about Derby

1. Derby is a city in the East Midlands region of England.
   
   
2. The city is credited with being the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
   
   
3. In the 19th century, Derby became an important rail hub.
   
   
4. Today, Derby remains an important center of rail, aero-engine, and automobile manufacturing.
   
   
5. Derby, although a large town with a cathedral, only acquired city status relatively recently. City status was awarded by Queen Elizabeth II on June 7th 1977 as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations (marking 25 years since her ascension to the throne).
   
   
6. Derby holds an important place in the history of the Labour movement. It contains one of only two seats won by the Labour Representation Committee (predecessor of today's Labour Party) in the 1900 general election.
   
   
7. Derby is also well-known as a centre of the deaf community. It is believed to have the second largest deaf population (after London of any UK city, it is home to The Royal School for the Deaf, and the city is known for its strong sign language-using community.
   
   
8. Derby Arboretum, which opened in 1840, was one of the first public parks in the world. It was visited by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1859, and is believed to have provided part of the inspiration for his design of Central Park in New York City.
   
   
9. Derby can be reached by the M1 motorway which runs about 10 miles (16 kilometers) to the East of the city. A-roads to Derby include the A6, the A38, the A50, the A52, and the A61.
   
   
10. Derby is connected by rail to London, the Northeast, and the Southwest. Passenger rail services at Derby station are provided by East Midlands Trains and CrossCountry.
    
    
11. East Midlands Airport is about 15 miles (24 kilometers) to the East of Derby. It is mainly served by budget airlines, and provides flights to domestic and European destinations.

Attractions and Places of Interest in Derby

• Derby Arboretum

Weather in Derby

• BBC Weather forecast for Derby, England, United Kingdom

Books about Derby

Derby Goes to England (Derby's Adventure Series) By Darrin Benzer Independently published Released: March 24th, 2024 Paperback (24 pages) Lowest New Price: $11.95* In Stock* *(As of 08:43 Pacific 1 Dec 2024 More Info) Click Here Description: Derby Goes to England (Derby's Adventure Series) Manufacturer: Independently published EAN: 9798320729176 Details: Paperback Format: Large Print Number of Pages: 24 Author: Darrin Benzer Publication Date: March 24th, 2024 Release Date: March 24th, 2024 Physical Description: Size: 8.5 inches by 8.5 inches by 0.06 inches Click here for more information

Derby Born And Bred: England Lovers Journal Style Composition Notebook By Whistleprint Independently published Released: December 22nd, 2022 Paperback (120 pages) Lowest New Price: $6.00* In Stock* *(As of 08:43 Pacific 1 Dec 2024 More Info) Click Here Description: Derby Born And Bred: England Lovers Journal Style Composition Notebook Manufacturer: Independently published Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 120 Author: Whistleprint Publication Date: December 22nd, 2022 Release Date: December 22nd, 2022 Physical Description: Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.3 inches Click here for more information

Two Months Abroad, Or, a Trip to England, France, Baden, Prussia, and Belgium: In August and September, 1843 By Elias Hasket Derby Legare Street Press Released: July 18th, 2023 Paperback (60 pages) Lowest New Price: $15.95* Usually ships within 2 to 3 days* *(As of 08:43 Pacific 1 Dec 2024 More Info) Click Here Description: Two Months Abroad, Or, a Trip to England, France, Baden, Prussia, and Belgium: In August and September, 1843 Manufacturer: Legare Street Press ISBN: 1021719528 EAN: 9781021719522 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 60 Author: Elias Hasket Derby Publication Date: July 18th, 2023 Release Date: July 18th, 2023 Physical Description: Size: 9.21 inches by 6.14 inches by 0.12 inches Weight: 0.21 Pounds Click here for more information

Travel Report: An Apprenticeship in the Earl of Derby’s Kitchen Gardens and Greenhouses at Knowsley, England (Ex Horto: Dumbarton Oaks Texts in Garden and Landscape Studies) By Hans Jancke Random House Books for Young Readers Released: September 9th, 2013 Paperback (144 pages) Lowest New Price: $34.95* Temporarily out of stock. Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your account will only be charged when we ship the item.* *(As of 08:43 Pacific 1 Dec 2024 More Info) Click Here Description: Travel Report: An Apprenticeship in the Earl of Derby’s Kitchen Gardens and Greenhouses at Knowsley, England (Ex Horto: Dumbarton Oaks Texts in Garden and Landscape Studies) Manufacturer: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection Brand: Random House Books for Young Readers ISBN: 0884023893 EAN: 9780884023890 PartNumber: 9780884023890 Details: Paperback Edition: Illustrated Number of Pages: 144 Author: Hans Jancke Publication Date: September 9th, 2013 Release Date: September 9th, 2013 Physical Description: Size: 9.99998 inches by 7.999984 inches by 0.4499991 inches Weight: 0.95019234922 Pounds Click here for more information

Derby Derwent and Erewash 1895: One Inch Sheet 125 (Old O.S. Maps of England and Wales) By John Gough Alan Godfrey Maps Released: September 17th, 2002 Map (0 pages) Lowest New Price: $11.31* In Stock* *(As of 08:43 Pacific 1 Dec 2024 More Info) Click Here Description: Derby Derwent and Erewash 1895: One Inch Sheet 125 (Old O.S. Maps of England and Wales) Manufacturer: Alan Godfrey Maps Brand: Alan Godfrey Maps ISBN: 184151442X EAN: 9781841514420 PartNumber: 9781841514420 Details: Product Category: Map Format: Folded Map Edition: Facsimile of 1895 ed Number of Pages: 0 Author: John Gough Publication Date: September 17th, 2002 Release Date: September 17th, 2002 Physical Description: Size: 8.30707 inches by 4.84251 inches by 0.11811 inches Weight: 2.314853751 Pounds Features: New Store Stock Click here for more information