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DERBY HERITAGE WALK 2

III.    Turn to the right at the bottom of the street and where it ends go over the pedestrian crossing, walk down Cheapside and turn left along The Wardwick.

   

8.  ST WERBURGH’S CHURCH

The former settlement of Wardwick had a church at its centre since at least 700AD. The present tower dates from 1610, much of the remainder being rebuilt in the 1890s. The register goes back to 1588 and it was here that Doctor Johnson married Tetty Porter on the 7th July 1735. Sadly the church closed for worship in the 1980s, opening as a shopping gallery in 1989, but this venture was not a success and it closed down a few years later.

9.  DERBY MUSEUM AND FREE LIBRARY

Built in 1879 and financed by Michael Thomas Bass, whose statue stands in Museum Square. He represented Derby Borough in Parliament for 35 years. It has been expanded in 1915 and again in 1964.

 

10. JACOBEAN HOUSE 

Still an attractive building, but much diminished in both size and splendour following its partial demolition in1855. It was for many years the home of the Gisborne family and the grounds extended between present day streets, Macklin and Curzon.

  

11. MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE

Opened in 1837, to provide for the educational needs of the working man. The original lecture hall has been converted into a bar-restaurant.

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PLACES TO VISIT ON THIS WALK

Derby City Museum and Art Gallery (01332 716659) houses the prestigious Joseph Wright collection of paintings. A programme of special exhibitions supports permanent displays relating to the city’s archaeology, history, wildlife and local regiments. The brand new Ceramics Gallery provides an additional attraction. Open daily apart from during the Christmas and New Year Break.

The Market Hall, the Borough architect and surveyor designed the covered market Hall in 1864. It had a spectacular vaulted roof using iron from a nearby foundry. The Market Hall opened for business on the 29 May 1866, when it was given a rousing welcome with a gala concert and choir who sang the Messiah. The Market Hall closed for a short period in 1989 for a major refurbishment.

Derby City Museum and Art Gallery (01332 716659) houses the prestigious Joseph Wright collection of paintings. A programme of special exhibitions supports permanent displays relating to the city’s archaeology, history, wildlife and local regiments. The brand new Ceramics Gallery provides an additional attraction. Open daily apart from during the Christmas and New Year Break.


REFRESHMENTS

Derby Cathedral Coffee Shop, (tel. 01332 381685) located opposite the Cathedral Centre, offers an award winning cafe  and Gift Shop, selling local produce, a display of the Treasures of the Cathedral, a Biblical Garden and an Education Centre. The Coffee Shop serves light lunches, sandwiches, cakes and a wide range of teas and coffees. Open Monday to Saturday 9.30-4.30pm.

**The Coffee Shop, won Best Tea/Coffee Shop  in the 2004 Derbyshire Food and Drinks Awards.


 

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