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Chaddesden, Derbyshire
Chaddesden, also known locally as Chadd, is a large residential suburb of Derby, United Kingdom. Historically a separate village centred on Chaddesden Hall and the 14th century St Mary's Church, the area was significantly expanded by 20th-century housing developments, and was incorporated into Derby in 1968. History There is evidence of Roman settlement such as Nottingham Road, a Roman road. The old village, recorded in Domesday Book as "Cedesene",''Domesday Book: A Complete Translation''. London: Penguin, 2003. p.1326 is situated two and a half miles east of the city. In 1086 it was a manor in the possession of Henry de Ferrers''Domesday Book: A Complete Translation''. London: Penguin, 2003. p.748 and was worth the sum of three pounds. The focal point of the village is probably the ancient church of St Mary's. It is important as a dated example of church architecture before the advent of the perpendicular style. It was rebuilt by Henry Chaddesden, Archdeacon of Leiceste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derby North (UK Parliament Constituency)
Derby North () is a List of United Kingdom Parliament constituencies, constituency formed of part of the city of Derby, represented in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, UK Parliament since 2019 United Kingdom general election, 2019 by Amanda Solloway, a Conservative Party (UK), Conservative. Between 1983 and 2005, the seat was a bellwether; in 2010 and 2017 the seat leaned more to the left-wing (politics), left than the overall result. The seat has been relative to others a marginal seat since 2001, as well as a swing seat, as its winner's majority has not exceeded 8.6% of the vote since the 15.9% majority won at that year's general election. The seat has changed hands twice since then. Boundaries 1950–1955: The County Borough of Derby wards of Abbey, Babington, Becket, Bridge, Derwent, Friar Gate, King's Mead, and Rowditch. 1955–1974: The County Borough of Derby wards of Abbey, Babington, Becket, Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
