Old Grammar School, Derby

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Photo showing the modern frontage of the building Derbyheritagecent1.jpg
Photo showing the modern frontage of the building

The Old Grammar School, St. Peter's Churchyard, Derby, England, is now a Ladies Hairdressing Salon.

The building's new owner is the daughter of the architect responsible for the original restoration of this historical property. All of the original features of the building have been retained and further extensive restoration work has been carried out at the new owner's expense.

The Reverend John Cotton, a principal New England Puritan figure and a founder of Boston, Massachusetts, was educated at Derby School. [1]

The Heritage Centre was established in 1992 by Richard Felix, long time historian on popular Living show Most Haunted and is the starting point for Derby Ghost Walks. The paranormal TV series Most Haunted completed an investigation at the Heritage Centre in 2003.

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References

  1. see the blue plaque, pictured
Blue Plaque giving history of the Old Tudor Hall, St. Peter's Church Yard, Derby. School blueplaque.jpg
Blue Plaque giving history of the Old Tudor Hall, St. Peter's Church Yard, Derby.
Photo showing the 15th century side view of the Old Tudor Hall in St. Peter's Church Yard Derbyoldgrammar1.jpg
Photo showing the 15th century side view of the Old Tudor Hall in St. Peter's Church Yard

Coordinates: 52°55′13″N1°28′38″W / 52.9204°N 1.4771°W / 52.9204; -1.4771