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A picture of Swarkestone

Swarkestone (9 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction S of Allenton)

Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent...

Memorial to Joseph Wright (the painter 'Wright of Derby'), Irongate, Derby

Derby (68 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(3.1 miles, 4.9 km, direction N of Allenton)

This is the premier town of the Shire, it is steeped in history with roots stretching to Roman times - the legions had a camp near the east bank of the Derwent, but the town was.....

Staunton Harold Reservoir

Staunton Harold (22 Pictures) in the county of Leicestershire

(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction S of Allenton)

Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers...

Halter Devil Chapel, Mugginton, Derbyshire

Mugginton (1 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction NW of Allenton)

This is a popular Derbyshire village with a church dating back to the Doomsday Book...

View from the tower Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire

Ashby de la Zouch (41 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Leicestershire

(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction S of Allenton)

This town takes its name from the La Souche family, lords of the manor from about 1160. The Norman prefix distinguishes Ashby from other towns of similar name...

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Elvaston Castle

Elvaston Castle (41 Pictures)

(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction NE)

The first view of this impressive early 19th-century house nestling above sweeping lawns is quite tantalizing, giving visitors a.....

Derby museum and Art Gallery, the Wardwick, Derby.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery (1 Pictures)

(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NW)

This exceptional museum is housed in an impressive building of modern times. It gives visitors of every age a fascinating.....

Derby Cathedral, Derby, Derbyshire.

Derby Cathedral (7 Pictures)

(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NW)

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image of staunton harold reservoir taken from hall roof, 2003

Staunton Harold Reservoir (5 Pictures)

(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction S)

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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey (57 Pictures)

(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction S)

Calke Abbey was built between 1701-1703. The building, in the Baroque style, was built for Sir John Harpur. It is an.....

Staunton Harold Church

Staunton Harold Hall (14 Pictures)

(6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction S)

This is said to be one of the most delightful country houses in Leicestershire, it was the former home of the Ferrers family who.....

Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire

Kedleston Hall (25 Pictures)

(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction NW)

The home of the Curzon family for over 800 years. The present mansion was originally designed for Sir Nathaniel Curzon in around.....


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