Historic Derby Walk

21/09/2021, 14:30-16:00

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

The Strand

Derby

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In the heart of the city, Derby’s Museum and Art Gallery is home to a fascinating and diverse range of nationally (and internationally) important collections.…
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Join local historian Maxwell Craven for an easy 70-90 minute stroll through the best of historic Derby. The walk will take in numerous Civic Society blue plaques, part of Friar Gate, our Grade I listed masterpieces: the Bridge Chapel, St. Helen’s House, the Shire Hall and Cathedral, our historic Market Place and numerous places associated with Derby’s 18th Century Enlightenment figures like Joseph Wright, John Whitehurst, William Strutt and anti-slavery campaigner Thomas Gisborne amongst others.

Booking essential: £7.50 adults / £5.50 for Derby Museums Friends

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All money raised will go towards Derby Museums’ Endowment.

Please note: this event will only go ahead if Government guidelines allow. We will be in touch if it cannot go ahead.

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