11) Calculators (The). Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898 ...Alfragan, the Arabian astronomer. Died 820. 1 Jedediah Buxton, of Elmeton, in Derbyshire. (1705-1775.) 2 George Bidder and Zerah Colburn (an American), who exhibited... 12) Wordsworth, William. 1888. Complete Poetical Works. ...A TRADITION OF OKER HILL IN DARLEY DALE, DERBYSHIRE 'TIS said that to the brow of yon fair hill Two Brothers clomb, and, turning face from face, Nor one look more... 13) Long Eaton. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 ...Long Eaton, town (1991 pop. 42,285), Derbyshire, central England. A number of products are manufactured, including synthetics, electrical equipment, and railroad... 14) Buxton. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 ...Buxton, town (1991 pop. 19,502), Derbyshire, central England, on the Wye River in Peak District National Park. It is c.1,000 ft (305 m) high; the "old town" is on... 15) Chesterfield. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 ...Chesterfield, city (1991 pop. 73,352) and district, Derbyshire, central England. An important industrial center, Chesterfield produces mining equipment, railroad... 16) Ilkeston. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 ...Ilkeston, (ilīkestn) (KEY) , town (1991 pop. 34,683), Derbyshire, central England. Iron and coal mines lie to the south. Rayon, lace, hosiery, and iron goods are... 17) Richardson, Samuel. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 ...Richardson, Samuel, 1689-1761, English novelist, b. Derbyshire. When he was 50 and established as a prosperous printer, Richardson was asked to compose a guide to... 18) Pegg (Katharine). Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898 ...One of the mistresses of Charles II., daughter of Thomas Pegg, of Yeldersey, in Derbyshire, Esquire. 1... 19) Blue John (A). Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898 ...A petrefaction of blue fluor-spar, found in the Blue John mine of Tre Cliff, Derbyshire; and so called to distinguish it from the Black Jack, an ore of zinc. Called... 20) Elden Hole. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898 ...Elden Hole needs filling. A reproof given to great braggarts. Elden Hole is a deep pit in Derbyshire Peak, said to be fathomless. (See Sir W. Scott Peveril of the... |