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Derby is a city lying on the River Derwent in Derbyshire. Founded by the Danes from around 877, it was first record in old English as 'Deoraby'. It first received a royal charter around 1154. Initially a market town, from the mid 18th century it became an important site of porcelain manufacture. The city also became an important centre for silk, lace, cotton and textile manufacture. In the 19th century it became a centre of the railway industry. It remains a centre for advanced transport manufacturing. It is within the council area of Derby.
Place Type: City
Historic County: Derbyshire
Lat, Long: 52.922901,-1.476933
Grid Reference: SK 3526 3629
Council Area: Derby CA
Strategic Authority Area: East Midlands SA
Police Area: Derbyshire PA
GBPN ID: 12974
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Derby,_Derbyshire_12974
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Place Type: City
Historic County: Derbyshire
Lat, Long: 52.922901,-1.476933
Grid Reference: SK 3526 3629
Council Area: Derby CA
Strategic Authority Area: East Midlands SA
Police Area: Derbyshire PA
GBPN ID: 12974
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Derby,_Derbyshire_12974
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