West End of Derby
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Derby
Derby , is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands region of England. It lies upon the banks of the River Derwent and is located in the south of the ceremonial county of Derbyshire. In the 2001 census, the population of the city was 233,700, whilst that of the Derby Urban Area was 229,407...
, England
England
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is an inner city
Inner city
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area in the city of Derby
Derby
Derby , is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands region of England. It lies upon the banks of the River Derwent and is located in the south of the ceremonial county of Derbyshire. In the 2001 census, the population of the city was 233,700, whilst that of the Derby Urban Area was 229,407...
, between Kedleston and Ashbourne Roads. It was previously an area of heavy industry, most notably Britannia Mill and Leaper Street Mill. Today, it houses a large number of the student population at the University of Derby
University of Derby
The University of Derby is a university in the city of Derby, England. The main site is on Kedleston Road, Allestree in the north-west of Derby close to the A38 opposite Markeaton Park...
. The area is surrounded by other Derby suburbs which are: New Zealand, Friargate and Little Chester (Chester Green).
University of Derby (Britannia Mill) on corner of Mackworth Road and Markeaton Street.
West End Community Centre is located on Mackworth Road.
BBC Radio Derby: Saint Helen's Street.
Derby West End Bowls Club: corner of Markeaton Street and Mackworth Road.
The Polish Club and Catholic Centre: Kedleston Road.
Emmanuel School (Christian Independent School), Kedleston Road.
Markeaton Primary School: Bromley Street.
Whitecross Nursery School: Watson Street.
Her Majestys Revenue and Customs (Tax Office): Agard Street.
Places of Worship
- Saint Alkmund's Anglican Church: Kedleston Road.
- Saint Annes Anglican/Church of England Church: Whitecross Street or Leaper Street.
- Saint John's Church of England Church: corner of Mill Street and Bridge Street.
- Quaker Meeting House: Saint Helens Street.
Public Houses:
- Brick and Tile: Corner of Brick Street and Markeaton Street
- Einsteins Bar: Corner of Agard Street and Searl Street
- Five Lamps: Corner of Duffield Road (A6) and Kedleston Street
- Horse and Groom: Corner of Elm Street and Parker Street
- Jonty Farmer: Kedleston Road
- Maypole: Brook Street
- Ram Inn: Corner of Brook Street and Bridge Street
- Severn Stars: King Street (A6)
- Woodlark: Bridge Street