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Pear Tree, Derby Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Pear Tree, Derby

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Pear Tree, Derby history

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The suburb derives its name from Pear Tree Farm which was owned by the Peach family from the 18th century. Much of the farmland was sold off for development in the 1860s and 1870s, and the farmhouse was demolished. Industry was encouraged to develop by the opening of the Birmingham and Derby Junction Railway in 1839.

Pear Tree, Derby landmarks

Until 1997, Pear Tree’s most famous landmark was the Baseball Ground, home of Derby’s professional football club, Derby County F.C., for most of the twentieth century. However, the stadium was demolished in 2004 having been largely unused since the club’s departure to Pride Park seven years earlier. The site is now being developed to provide private housing and some social with landscaped grounds and a memorial to the site’s historic past.

Pear Tree, Derby geography / climate

Pear Tree is an inner city suburb located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) south of Derby city centre. The area is approximately 177 feet (54 m) above sea level.

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Best Pear Tree, Derby places to visit

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Pear Tree, Derby has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Pear Tree, Derby’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Pear Tree, Derby’s information audio spots:

New Zealand, Derby The New Zealand suburb/area of Derby is situated about 1 mile from Derby City Centre . The Suburb is surrounded by the Mackworth Estate, Rowditch, Friargate Coventry and The West End .

The Old Bell Hotel, Derby The Old Bell Hotel in Derby, Derbyshire, is one of Derby’s oldest and largest coaching inns . Built in 1650, it is a Grade II listed building in the Derby City Statutory List, Buildings of Special Architecture or Historic Interest .

Alvaston Alvaston is situated on the A6, three miles south-east of Derby city centre. It is bordered to the north by the wards of Derwent, Chaddesden and Spondon. The village of Alvaston has existed since at least the eleventh century.

St Mark’s Church, Derby St Mark’s Church, Derby is a parish church in the Church of England in Chaddesden, Derbyshire. It was built in the 1930s and is located in the area of Derby.

St Osmund’s Church, Derby St Osmund’s Church is a Grade II listed Church of England parish church in Derby, Derbyshire. It was built in the 1930s and is one of the largest churches in the country.

Normanton Barracks Normanton Barracks was a military installation in Normanton, Derby, England. It was located on the outskirts of Derby and was located in the town of Normanton.

The Sanctuary (Derby) The Sanctuary is a bird and wildlife sanctuary and designated local nature reserve (LNR) located on Pride Park in the city of Derby, England. Controversial plans by the local council owners to build a closed circuit cycle race track were withdrawn in 2014 following widespread opposition and in the face of legal action.

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