17/10/26 – Derby

Derby: Historic Pubs, Real Ale & a Heritage Beer Festival On Saturday I headed to Derby for a day exploring the pubs with Niall, who runs From Sheffield with Pubs. Starting near the railway station, we worked our way around the city, calling into traditional pubs, Derby’s first micropub and some wonderful historic buildings. We also visited Derby CAMRA’s Heritage Beer Festival at the beautifully restored Market Hall, which was a great addition to the day. Along the way there were plenty of real ales to enjoy, interesting interiors to look around and lots of good conversation. We finished at the Falstaff, rounding off a brilliant day discovering more of Derby’s pub history. Derby has a long and fascinating history, stretching back to Roman times when a fort called Derventio stood at what is now Little Chester. The town later grew under the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, who called it Deoraby. By the 18th century, Derby was becoming an important centre for industry. The Silk Mill, built in…