Derby is a city of central England west of Nottingham. It is one of the Best Cities in United Kingdom. Settled by the Romans, it is a trade and manufacturing center with a pottery industry dating from the 18th century. It lies on the banks of the River Derwent and is surrounded by the shire county of Derbyshire. Derby is shelter to over 21,000 residents and a wide range of retail, service and manufacturing businesses. Well-known for its outstanding school system and great recreational programs, Derby offers the best of small-town values combined with the resources of a growing community.
Derby is known for manufacturing automobiles and airplane engines, pottery, synthetic textiles, beer,machinery, and chemicals. The city is also an important rail center. Derby was a Roman settlement and, in the 9th century, one of the Five Boroughs of the Danes. England's first silk mill was built there in 1718. Derby is the birthplace of the philosopher Herbert Spencer. Noteworthy are the Cathedral of All Saints, with its Perpendicular tower built in the year 1509, the Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary built in the year 1838, the arboretum, the chapel of St. Mary of the Bridge ,and a grammar school founded in 1160.The University of Derby and a teacher-training college are also located in Derby. Derby holds a significant place in the history of the Labour movement. It was one of two seats gained by the recently-formed Labour Representation Committee at the 1900 General Election.
Derby is a city of well known advanced industries. It has two biggest employers, Rolls-Royce plc and the Toyota Motor Corporation, are both in the engineering manufacturing trade. Egg, the Internet and telephone bank, has its national base in Derby. Other famous companies include Bombardier who manufacture train systems and aircraft, and Alstom who manufacture large power plant boilers and heat exchangers. The Qibla Cola Company also has its home in Derby, based in the Normanton area. No
doubt it happens to be one of the Best World Cities.
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