Derby South in 1899 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the southern part of Derby, stretching from Macklin Street & East Street southward to Stanhope Street, & from Wood`s Lane eastward to Dickinson Street & Deadman`s Bridge. Features include the Midland Railway with Midland Station, the Locomotive Works, & part of the Carriage & Wagon Works; West Junction, London Road Junction, Masson Works, Gas Works, Derby Canal, Atlas Foundry, Royal Infirmary, tramways, St James church, Midland Hotel, St Andrew`s church, Holy Trinity church, Litchurch Ward, Arboretum, Rose Hill, Temple House, New Normanton Mill, Lead Works, Wilderslowe House, Castlefields Mills, etc. On the reverse are 1891 street directory entries for Abbey Street, London Road, Midland Road, Normanton Road, Osmaston Road, Park Street & Rose Hill Street. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

This is the essential guide to the architecture of Pevsner`s ”county of contrasts, ” home to an amazingly diverse assortment of landmarks. Among Derbyshire`s many distinguished country houses are Haddon Hall & Hardwick Hall. 17th-century highlights include the adventurous architecture of Bolsover Castle & the Baroque splendors of Chatsworth, while the dazzling Neoclassical interiors of Kedleston Hall are the summit of the county`s many Georgian achievements. Numerous spa towns, pioneering industrial settlements, & parish churches from Anglo-Saxon to modern are also included. The settings range from the Trent valley to the sublime landscape of the Peak District, making Derbyshire one of England`s most visually arresting counties. ...

Derbyshire in a series of colourful reproductions of attractive county maps by John Speede from about 1610-1611, printed on thick art paper & ideal for framing. Each title, 58 x 45cm / approx. 23” x 18”, is decorated with additional notes, drawings, coats of arms, street plans, etc. Little drawings are used to show locations of towns, larger villages, hills & woodlands or parks. Rivers & lakes are also drawn, as are boundaries of the administrative subdivisions with the names of the Hundreds. Surrounding the county are decorative panels filled with additional information which differs from title to title: street plans, coats of arms of notable local families, geographical features, notes about local history, etc. ...

On a fine day there is nothing quite so enjoyable for dog owners than getting out into the countryside with their pet for a leisurely walk. Once you get off your home patch, though, it is hard to know where you can walk safely with your dog & which pubs & cafes will welcome you both. Here is a collection of 20 walks, varying in length between 2 & 5.75 miles, in the beautiful countryside of Derbyshire & the Peak District. The Walks have been designed with maximum off-lead time & minimum exposure to roads. There are walks over rolling hills & wide open countryside with wonderful views; through ancient woodland; delightful parkland & beautiful valleys; beside tranquil rivers & impressive reservoirs; & around picturesque villages & historic buildings. ...

Tom Windsor`s Derbyshire & Peak District Mountain Bike Guide

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A Modern Map Of Derbyshire, Drawn From The Latest Surveys.. ., an original antique map by J. Ellis, published in London 1765-1768. A copperplate engraving, original o/l colour. Map size 19.5 x 25 cm, overall mounted size 34.5 x 40.5 cm. An attractive map of the county complete with the major roads. Borough towns are shown with stars identifying the number of members returned to parliament & Places where Fairs are kept have a Line under the Name thus. The county's mines are also delineated. Ellis (d.1796) was a prolific English engraver of the late eighteenth century who joined with William Palmer to produce a set of English county maps, published in Ellis' New English Atlas, in 1765. The maps were later used in Ellis' English Atlas; or a Complete Cartography of England & Wales published in 1766, & reprinted in 1768
- this map comes from the 1768 edition. Ellis engraved some of the maps himself, while others were engraved by Louis de la Rochette, Palmer & W. Fowler. The maps themselves were closely based on Kitchin's maps from Dodsley's England Illustrated. Ellis' atlases were very popular, being often reprinted, as the maps are clearly & distinctively engraved with decorative title cartouches. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford
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Derbyshire, an original antique map by G. Cole / J. Roper published in London, 1810-1843. Copperplate, coloured. Map size 17 x 23 cm, overall mounted size 32.5 x 38.5 cm. This detailed map of Derbyshire is from Dugdale's England & Wales Delineated. The map was drawn by G. Cole & engraved by John Roper for publication first in The Beauties Of England & Wales, issued in parts, from c.1804. Such was the success of the publication that the maps were re-used in other publications, as here. The maps show accurate geographical detail, including the turnpike, mail coach & principal roads, sites of Roman & other historical remains, as well as the seats of the nobility & the gentry, & market towns with their distances from London. The maps also show the division of the counties into hundreds or wapontakes. They are representative of the functional nineteenth-century approach to cartography, yet are not unattractive. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford ...

The county of Derbyshire has a great diversity of beautiful landscapes. Photographer Richard Beresford has captured the county`s essence in this collection of stunning images. From timeless villages to heather-clad moors, from the majestic vistas of Kinder Scout to the dramatic gritstone cliffs at Stanage Edge, this book has it covered. For its proud inhabitants, long-term visitors & even casual tourists, Derbyshire in Photographs is a must. Scan through these photographs & you`ll quickly see why this county has such enduring appeal. ...

Derbyshire Pevsner Architectural Guide, in a series of publications begun with the express aim of providing up-to-date guides to the most significant buildings in every part of the country, suitable for both general reader & specialist. Each volume provides an introductory overview of the architecture of the area, followed by a descriptive gazetteer arranged alphabetically by place. Whilst cathedrals & their furnishings, great country houses & their parks form the grand set pieces, the books demonstrate the enjoyable diversity of architecture in the British Isles in accounts of rural churches & farmsteads, Victorian public buildings & industrial monuments. A continuing programme of publication keeps the series up-to-date with new information on older buildings & recent architecture while maintaining the tradition of Pevsner's own succinct accounts. Each book has over 100 photographs, mostly specially commissioned, numerous maps & plans, a glossary & indexes. ...

The only atlas with all the named streets in Derbyshire. Updated edition for 2016 with new business parks & estates added. From Philip`s, the UK`s leading publisher of county street atlases. Street maps show car parks, schools, hospitals & many other places of interest. Practical route-planning section showing all A & B roads. BUXTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBY, LONG EATON, MATLOCK, SWADLINCOTE, Alfreton, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Belper, Bolsover, Brimington, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Clay Cross, Clowne, Dronfield, Eckington, Glossop, Heanor, Ilkeston, New Mills, Pinxton, Ripley, Shirebrook, South Normanton, Staveley, Whaley Bridge, Wirksworth This fully updated Philip`s street atlas of Derbyshire gives comprehensive & detailed coverage of the region in a convenient spiral-bound format. The route planner shows all the A & B roads, & can be used when driving to get close to the destination before turning to the relevant large-scale street map. The street maps show every named road, street & lane very clearly, with major roads picked out in colour. The maps are at a standard scale of 3.5 inches to 1 mile. The centres of Chesterfield & Derby are shown at 7 inches to 1 mile. Other information on the maps

Includes:: postcode boundaries, car parks, railway & bus stations, post offices, schools, colleges, hospitals, police & fire stations, places of worship, leisure centres, footpaths & bridleways, camping & caravan sites, golf courses, & many other places of interest. The comprehensive index lists street names & postcodes, plus schools, hospitals, railway stations, shopping centres & other such features picked out in red, with other places of interest shown in blue. Philip`s Street Atlas Derbyshire is suitable for both business & leisure use.

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