Villages of Derbyshire Trivia Quiz

Answer: Longford

Longford is set approximately eight miles north of Derby, on an old Roman road, which is also known as A52, and is situated on the banks of a stream. There are small homes and farms, and there is a pump house, which at one time used to be the main water source for this village.

There was a small mill that was built in 1837, but has since been torn down and all of the machinery that once belonged in the mill was turned over to the Arkwright Society, which is located in Cromford.

This small village is also home to England's first cheese factory, which was operated by Cornelius Schermerhorn.

However, due to heavy competition from abroad, the factory was not able to thrive, and was eventually shutdown.

Answer: Chelmorton

There is a stream, which flows through Chelmorton that has the name of Illy Willy Water. The main source of employment for residents of this village was at one time quarrying, which came from Calton Hill quarries.

The Church of Saint John the Baptist is one of the tallest churches in the area and was built sometime during the thirteenth century. You will also find a Baroque tablet that was created in 1683, and was dedicated to George Dale.

There is also a stone cavern that holds early sculptures and some grave stones that are thought to be from Saxon times.

Every June there is a Well Dressing Festival, in which the people of Chelmorton place flowers and fancy decorations around the well that is located close to Illy Willy Water.

There is also a parade with floats, that run down Main Street, and in June of 2002, Chelmorton took home the Abbey National Cup for best overall float design.

Answer: Duffield

Some of the homes in this village are built near the banks of the Ecclesbourne River, which runs into Derwent River located south of the village.

This village was once the home of Duffield Castle, but it was destroyed by Royalist forces, and all that remains is the "Castle Hill." Remnants of statues that once belonged in the castle can be viewed at the Derby Museum.

If it is shopping and fun that you want to have, this village has many options, as there are sports clubs, pubs, and shops; and every year there is a carnival that is held in Eyes Meadow.

If you have the chance to visit Duffield there are many places to see and explore such as the Duffield Art Gallery, Taylor Made Ceramics, Duffield Fish and Chips, and Coop Village Store.

Answer: Elton

Approximately two hundred years ago, in the village of Elton, the main source of employment was mining and farming. The modern day Elton has become something of a hot spot for people that enjoy walking as a form of exercise, as there are beautiful paths that curve around the entire village.

Approximately one mile north on Harthill Moor, lies Castle Ring, which has been the source of many stories and fables for the village; for it is believed that fairies occupy Castle Ring, and that they only come out to dance when the moon is full.

According to the Elton Census Bureau, in 1801 the population was 738, this steadily grew over the next 150 years, when it reached an all time high of 980.

In 1991, another census was taken and the total population was recored at 643.

Answer: Bullbridge

Stevenson's Dye Works, was started by James Stevenson in 1825, and eventually the Stevenson family opened up other dye companies in Duffield, Little Eaton, and Belper in 1893.

This small village was once the home of many old buildings, that were rich in history, but most have been torn down to make room for a more modern environment.

A section of the Cromford Canal was removed for homes and for a warehouse factory. A 1997 census of Bullbridge, placed its population at approximately two hundred twenty people, and has two pubs, the Canal Inn and the Nelson Pub, which are near the bottom of the hill.

Answer: Osmaston

The entrance to this village looks as if it could be one of John Constable's paintings, picturesque and extremely beautiful. As you enter the village, there is a lovely country house on the left hand side, and a dirt road that lies next to it, with plenty of beautiful trees surrounding the entrance.

Osmaston Hall was once a Tudor manor, and was torn down in 1964, when Sir John Walker, who owned the manor moved to Okeover. All that remains of this eloquent manor is a saw mill, and the land that once surrounded it, is home to an abundance of wildlife.

Every year during the month of August, you can watch the Ashbourne Shire Horse Society Show, and of course you can have a few ales at the Shoulder of Mutton Inn.

Answer: Winster

This charming village has plenty of eighteenth century homes, and at one time the main source of work was mining. One unique building, Market House, was the first property in Derbyshire to be purchased by the National Trust in 1906.

Local archaeologist, Liewellyn Jewitt once lived in Winster Hall, and according to Winster historians, the hall is believed to be haunted by Jewitt's ghost; residents of Winster have noted that strange sounds come from the hall.

In 1938, the leading ore mine was closed because there was no ore left. Where the mine once stood is the Miners Standard Inn, which has old mining equipment on display. An exact replica of the mining equipment is on display at the Peak Mining Museum, which is located at Matlock Bath.

In Winster, you will also find the annual pancake race, which takes place on Shrove Tuesday.

The pancake race originally started out as a game for the children of the village, but because of heavy competition, rules about the consistency of the batter were made.

Answer: Smalley

During the eighteenth century, John Redford, the High Sheriff of Derbyshire, started construction of the Smalley Dam. By the twentieth century, the dam needed to be restored and the Smalley Community Project took on the task.

From 1785 on, members of the Sitwell family resided in Stainsby Hall, which was demolished in 1971.

Answer: Twyford

The old Twyford Hall rests on the site of the original Twyford Hall, which was built during the sixteenth century by Harpurs of Swarkestone. The newer hall, which was built on the site of the older one, was built during the nineteenth century. The building is made entirely of brick and has two large chimneystacks, and two over-sized fireplaces inside.

Answer: Pinxton

According to Pinxton historians, the village originally had a manor that sits where the village of Pinxton now lies. This manor was either of Esnotrewic or Snodeswic and built around 1086, and owned by William Peveril. Peveril owned thirteen manors, five of which were located on the eastern border.

The name Pinxton is believed to have evolved from Drogo Fitz Ponce, who named the village Ponceston.

In 1820, the name Ponceston evolved into Penekeston. Sometime during the 1850s the name evolved once again to Pinxton.

John King, a resident of Pinxton, invented the mine cage safety detaching hook, and on his death a museum was built where his workshop stood to commemorate his design.

Most of the village was owned by the Coke Family, and descendents lived in Elizabethan Brookhill Hall until 1972, when Roger Sacheverill Coke passed away.

During the 1950s numerous clubs and social functions existed, but no longer.

All information came from http://www.derbyshireuk.net/townsandvillages.html
http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/HUN/Elton/
http://www.duffieldderbyshire.co.uk/history.htm
http://www.primitivehall.demon.co.uk/Chelmorton.html