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Allestree is a suburb of Derby, England. Derby (pronounced dar-bee ) is a city in the East Midlands of England. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the British Isles Languages English (de facto) Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st...


Allestree is well noted for being one of the more pleasant suburbs of Derby. Derby (pronounced dar-bee ) is a city in the East Midlands of England. ...


It is situated on the A6, four miles (6 km) north of Derby City Centre. This article is about the A6 road in England. ... Derby (pronounced dar-bee ) is a city in the East Midlands of England. ...


The main areas of interest in Allestree are Allestree Park which includes a lake, golf course and woods, and Park Farm shopping centre.


There are two primary schools and a secondary school, a few pubs and churches and very little else in the way of entertainment.


The University of Derby is situated on the south-western edge of Allestree, on the Kedleston Road. The University of Derby is a university in the city of Derby, England. ...


House prices in Allestree are higher than the local average, due partly to the proximity of the popular Woodlands Community School.


Allestree was also home to the legendary actor Alan Bates, who lived at Derwent Avenue. A blue plaque can be found outside his house.


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Allestree, Derby, England - Photographs and History (871 words)
Allestree is a large, pleasant residential suburb, 2 miles north of the city centre, still surrounded by parkland.
Allestree was probably a thriving Medieval Settlement, the arable fields are still visible in the ridge and furrow in Allestree Park.
Allestree Park is exceptionally scenic and comprises a mixture of woodland, open parkland, a lake, a hall and a golf course.
Richard Allestree - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (845 words)
Richard Allestree or Allestry (1619 - January 28, 1681), was a Royalist churchman and provost of Eton College from 1665.
The son of Robert Allestree, descended from an old Derbyshire family, he was born at Uppington in Shropshire.
Allestree was buried in the chapel at Eton College, where there is a Latin inscription to his memory.
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