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Derby (68 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NW of Alvaston)

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.....

The Church of St James in the village of Swarkestone, Derbyshire.

Swarkestone (9 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction SW of Alvaston)

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

Staunton Harold Church and Hall, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold (22 Pictures) in the county of Leicestershire

(7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction S of Alvaston)

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

Parish Church, Denby, Derbyshire

Denby (5 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction N of Alvaston)

Denby is famous for its beautiful decorative Stoneware pottery which has been exported all over the world...

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Beeston (270 Pictures) in the county of Nottinghamshire

(9.0 miles, 14.6 km, direction E of Alvaston)

Beeston is mostly remarkable for being the place where the Ist Lord Trent started work in his mother's herbal shop at the age of 14...

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Elvaston Castle

Elvaston Castle (41 Pictures)

(1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction E)

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)

(3.2 miles, 5.2 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)

(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction NW)

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image of staunton harold reservoir taken from hall roof, 2003

Staunton Harold Reservoir (5 Pictures)

(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction S)

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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Calke Abbey (57 Pictures)

(6.3 miles, 10.2 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.....

Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire

Kedleston Hall (25 Pictures)

(6.7 miles, 10.8 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.....

Garden view of the Erewash Museum on High Street, Ilkeston

The Erewash Museum (2 Pictures)

(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction NE)

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