Maxwell Craven
Secret Derby
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445653693
- author:
- Maxwell Craven
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 1.6 x 16.7 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Photography, , Maxwell Craven,Secret Derby,Amberley Publishing,1445653699,Local History, Names & Genealogy,Europe - Great Britain,History,Derbyshire & Peak District,History: World,History / Britain, Ireland,HISTORY /
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Derby's rich history spans almost 2,000 years, with its origins dating back to ancient times. In the tenth century, the town was refounded on a new site, and by the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, it had become a hub for scientific and entrepreneurial innovators. Their groundbreaking work led to significant transformations in the borough during the Regency period, followed by the introduction of heavy industry such as iron founding, railways, and textiles. However, some industries declined in the twentieth century, giving way to new, high-tech ones. Despite this evolution, Derby retained much of its historic core and still boasts many neglected corners, lost elements, and little-known aspects. From missing medieval churches to impressive ancient houses, unexpected survivals, and partly unrealised 1930s' urban renewals, Derby's history is full of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. If you think you know your Derby, this book will challenge your perceptions and reveal a wealth of new information about the city's fascinating past.
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