Photographs of Spondon
in Derby, England

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Spondon, This is located in Derbyshire.

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• Photos of Spondon, Derby, Derbyshire, England.
The village of Spondon is Anglo-Saxon . The name Spondon is derived from the old English "Spon" meaning chip, Shaving or shingle and Dun for a hill.
In the churchyard of St Werburghs stands a Saxon cross which is the only one in the county to be made from limestone, The design on it is thought to be a Celtic symbol of Mortality.
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 Photo Description : St Werburghs church
Image Reference No. : DP-010801SPONDON-01
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Date photo taken : 1st August 2001
Other Information : This is Saint Werburgs church on Lodge Lane, It was built in 1390 and has a spire of 114 foot.
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 Photo Description : White Swan pub
Image Reference No. : DP-010801SPONDON-02
Date photo taken : 1st August 2001
Other Information : This is the White Swan pub on Moor street. This pub originally called the Swan dates back to at least 1774.

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 Photo Description : Prince of Wales pub
Image Reference No. : DP-010801SPONDON-03
Date photo taken : 1st August 2001
Other Information : This is the Prince of Wales pub on Chapel Street, It dates back to at least 1720
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 Photo Description : Old co-op building on Chapel street
Image Reference No. : DP-010801SPONDON-04
Date photo taken : 1st August 2001
Other Information : This building was originally built for the co-op in 1879, Branch 34. See here. The co-op premises had these distinctive facades on them and made them easy to spot.


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