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Secret Derbyshire Episodes

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    WW1 soldier remains from Derby uncovered in France

    Sergeant Henry Ashton is now buried with full military honours in Loos British cemetery.

  2. Wingfield Manor: A fascinating history

    The 600 year-old stately home is said to have 'helped shape modern England'.

  3. Was Robin Hood from Derbyshire?

    Know as a Nottingham legend, but is there evidence that links him more to Derbyshire?

  4. Vera Brittain: Did she actually hate Buxton?

    The famous writer and feminist, supposedly hated Buxton... or so the belief goes.

  5. UFO sightings in Bonsall?

    Forget Area 51, there's a Derbyshire village with a history of unexplained sightings.

  6. The world鈥檚 oldest steam engine of its type

    It will be back running on steam for the first time in decades.

  7. The Vikings of Derby

    Explore the time that the Vikings ruled Derby.

  8. The Story Behind The Name: Sir Frank Whittle Road

    Find out about the man who took aviation to new heights

  9. The secret forensic house in Derby

    It looks quite ordinary from the outside, but what goes on inside is anything but.

  10. The mystery of Spanker Lane

    Find out how a road in Nether Heage got its unusual name.

  11. The Jurassic age tree stump in Markeaton Park

    The 140 million year old fossil was likely nibbled on by a dinosaur.

  12. The house with an amazing history - what's next?

    Find out what's going on at 27 Queen Street in the city centre.

  13. The Hidden Museum Bunker

    What does the Derby Museums Trust store in its collection?

  14. The factory which produces 1.2 billion coffee capsules a year

    Take a listen to how your coffee is made at Nestle Tutbury.

  15. Stranded at sea for 117 days: the remarkable story of Maurice and Maralyn

    A Derby couple were left drifting on a raft at sea, after their boat was sunk by a whale.

  17. Samuel Slater: Hero or traitor?

    A Belper mill worker became the father of American industry, but an enemy back home.

  18. Revisit Dame Ellen MacArthur's record-breaking sail

    Head back to 2005, when Derbyshire's Dame Ellen MacArthur arrived home from her voyage.

  19. Remembering the old Derby Royal Infirmary

    It's been 10 years since the demolition of the site began.

  20. Pride and Prejudice at Chatsworth House

    It's 20 years since the film starring Kiera Knightley and Matthew McFayden was released.

  21. Meet the makers at Denby Pottery

    The manufacturer has been making handcrafted ceramics in Derbyshire for over 200 years.

  22. Meet the makers at Birds Bakery

    Ever wondered how your favourite baked goods are made?

  23. Joseph Wright: Who was he?

    You've probably heard the name, but how much do you actually know about him?

  24. Joseph Paxton: The man behind the Crystal Palace

    He started out at Chatsworth House, but went on to design the 'great exhibition' venue.

  25. It's the end of an era

    The country's last coal fire power station has closed at Ratcliffe-on-Soar.

  26. It's a 'remarkable' train station, some might say

    The Derbyshire train station with an Oasis link.

  27. Inside Derby's hidden motorsport workshop

    Did you know about the "hidden gem" that's the University of Derby's motorsport workshop.

  28. How summer snow halted cricket in Buxton

    At the height of cricket season, an unlikely winter shower brought to play to an end.

  29. Florence Nightingale: Her connection to Derbyshire

    She is credited with significantly improving hygiene and living standards.

  30. Florence Nightingale and William Ogle honoured with blue plaques

    The pair have been recognised for their pioneering healthcare work in the 19th century.

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