Derbyshire

[dur-bee-sheer, -sher, dahr-bi-sheer, -sher]

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a county in central England. 1,060 sq. mi. (2,630 sq. km).

Derbyshire

/ ˈdɑːbɪˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

a county of N central England: contains the Peak District and several resorts with mineral springs: the geographical and ceremonial county includes the city of Derby, which became an independent unitary authority in 1997. Administrative centre: Matlock. Pop (excluding Derby city): 743 000 (2003 est). Area (excluding Derby city): 2551 sq km (985 sq miles)

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The 1930s collection, which included a copy of Turing's PhD dissertation, went under the hammer in Etwall in Derbyshire on Tuesday.

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It started when founder Ralph Broadbent wanted to host a party in his parents' Derbyshire garden while they were away.

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Reuben, from from Matlock in Derbyshire, went to see the Australian singer with his dad Glen at a concert in Birmingham on 5 June.

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Originally from Swadlincote, Derbyshire, Brian was sent to boarding school while his older brother stayed at home and attended the local state school, which they said impacted their relationship.

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Armed police arrested Ronald Knowles as he tried to burn a "treasure trove" of evidence in his back garden in Alfreton, Derbyshire.

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