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The Derby Silk Mill (the world's first factory, 1721), Rolls-Royce (engines for 90% of the world's aircraft are made here), the Cathedral, the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution
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Derby's Silk Mill on the Derwent — built in 1721 by Thomas Lombe — was the world's first factory in the modern sense, using water power to automate silk throwing. This makes Derby the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Rolls-Royce, founded in Derby in 1906, now makes jet engines for 90% of the world's commercial aircraft.
The Derby Silk Mill — now the Museum of Making — is genuinely extraordinary. The Cathedral Quarter for independent food and culture. The Derwent Valley Mills heritage trail. The Pride Park for Derby County football.
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The Cathedral Quarter has outstanding independent restaurants and cafes. Sadler Gate and Friar Gate have excellent independent food. Local Derbyshire produce throughout.
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Rolls-Royce is the economic anchor. The Cathedral Quarter has exceptional independent businesses. Strong independent food and retail in the city centre.
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The Derby Silk Mill (the world's first factory, 1721), Rolls-Royce (engines for 90% of the world's aircraft are made here), the Cathedral, the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Derby worth exploring.
The Cathedral Quarter has outstanding independent restaurants and cafes. Sadler Gate and Friar Gate have excellent independent food. Local Derbyshire produce throughout. Download Roam free to discover Derby's food scene.
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Rolls-Royce is the economic anchor. The Cathedral Quarter has exceptional independent businesses. Strong independent food and retail in the city centre. List your Derby business on Roam to reach local customers in Derbyshire.
Roam covers all of Derby including Allestree, Mickleover, Littleover, Chaddesden, Spondon. The Derby Silk Mill — now the Museum of Making — is genuinely extraordinary. The Cathedral Quarter for independent food and culture. The Derwent Valley Mills heritage trail. The Pride Park for Derby County football.
