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Derby, East Midlands, Derby area Bed and Breakfast - Find B&B on bnbstar.co.uk
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Derby B&B Guide East Midlands Area
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The cosmopolitan city of Derby at the centre of England began its life as a Roman Fort in 43AD, it’s a beautiful region with rugged hills, lush valleys and picturesque villages, set in rolling rich farmland the wooded dales.
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The area is full of history, art, museums and a variety of shops with plenty of outdoor activities, good restaurants, cafés and is particularly known for its pubs serving ‘real ale’. Historic stately homes that can be visited make their presence felt throughout the area, but dominating the skyline is the cathedral. Best known for its medieval tower (the second highest in England) with its views over three counties, and for the oldest ring of 10 bells in the world, the elegant, the charming light-filled cathedral has over a thousand years of history and has been a place of worship since 943 AD. Nearby, the 14th century Chapel of St Mary on the Bridge, one of only four bridge chapels in England is open to the public most weekends.
Derby is also the home of the Royal Crown Derby porcelain with a fine collection of high quality porcelain. It is well worth joining one of the tours of the Royal Crown Derby factory where visitors can try their hand at some of the skills involved. There is a wealth of famous people associated with Derbyshire such as the statue of Florence Nightingale "The Lady with the Lamp" memorial stands outside the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, or if you are interested you can visit her home near Derby. Steeped in history and worthy of a visit is the medieval house of Haddon Hall, it has become very popular with film-makers over the years as it is a perfect setting for period drama with a string of feature films and television productions. It stands on an outcrop of limestone overlooking the River Wye and is surrounded by beautiful water meadows. William the Conqueror's illegitimate son, Peverel, lived there for a hundred years until it was passed on to the Vernon family in 1170.
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