Photographs of Wilmorton in Derby, England

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Wilmorton. This is located in Derby, Derbyshire.

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• Photos of Wilmorton, Derbyshire, England.
Wilmorton is a small village, which sits between Alvaston and Osmaston. It was given the name Wilmorton in 1897, the main road through it is London road.
In 1796 a canal was built here which helped to bring a lot of trade to this area, This canal was closed in 1964 but is now being restored to its former glory.
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 Photo Description : View of Wimorton as you enter on London Road
Image Reference No. : DP-220601WILMORTON-01
Date photo taken : 22nd June 2001
Other Information : This is the Alvaston end of Wilmorton on London road.
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Photo Description : Portland Hotel pub
Image Reference No. : DP-220601WILMORTON-02
Date photo taken : 22nd June 2001
Other Information : This is the Portland Hotel, It was built in 1884.

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 Photo Description : Wilmorton Primary school
Image Reference No. : DP-220601WILMORTON-03
Date photo taken : 22nd June 2001
Other Information : This is Wilmorton Community primary school on London road. This school was built in 1892 as a boarding school. In 1967 the school bought the chapel next to the school this is now used as a dinning room and assembly hall.
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 Photo Description : Wesleyan chapel
Image Reference No. : DP-220601WILMORTON-04
Date photo taken : 22nd June 2001
Other Information : This is the Wesleyen chapel which closed in 1967 and was bought by the school. It was built in 1901.

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 Photo Description : The Navigation pub
Image Reference No. : DP-220601WILMORTON-05
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Date photo taken : 22nd June 2001
Other Information : This is the Navigation pub, it stands on ground which was next to the old Derby canal (hence the name) and was built in 1798 two years after the canal was opened.
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 Photo Description : Parish church of Saint Osmund
Image Reference No. : DP-220601WILMORTON-06
Date photo taken : 22nd June 2001
Other Information : This is Saint Osmund's church on London road. It is located just before the old canal bridge heading towards Alvaston.This church was built between 1903-1905.
For more information about this church visit their website HERE

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 Photo Description : This is the original path of the old Derby Canal.
Image Reference No. : DP-220601WILMORTON-07
Date photo taken : 22nd June 2001
Other Information : This bridge is where the old Derby canal used to flow. The canal was built in 1796 and was filled in during 1964. Currently the Derby & Sandiacre canal society are campaigning to have the canal restored. If they manage to do this I will place the photos here.
To learn more about the Derby canal restoration click HERE
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 Photo Description : The Y.M.C.A. in derby on London road.
Image Reference No. : DP-220601WILMORTON-08
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Date photo taken : 22nd June 2001
Other Information : This is Derby's Y.M.C.A.
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