Derby Past & Present: Britain In Old Photographs

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He added: “I want to make today’s citizens realise that Derby is a great place to live and work. I have strong associations with Derby and my family lives in the Derbyshire area.” Read More Related Articles A yard supervisor at the merchants said: "People used to ask us about it more, but I think because people have seen it's been here all these years. They say we can't take it down, it's a monument, it's part of Derby's heritage. It's weird, people are so used to seeing it. If someone says they're going to Rollerworld, you'd think, yes that's next to the iron man - it's like a landmark." The sculpture has also captured the attention of Facebook users across the city. The iron man often making an appearance in the Derby past and present group, with users looking to understand the story behind it's presence. In September 2021, Joanne confirmed that she was the student who designed and built the sculpture. In the comments, she said: "I was the student who built the Metal Man in 1986. I'm pleased that it is still standing and a point of interest after all these years."

Mr Clapcott added: “We can utilise smartphone video to publicise the achievements of our city. With the help of new local firms, and the free city wifi, we can create news stories about our successes and animated biographical features. Read More Related Articles Mr Clapcott has spent the past nine months conceiving the Made in Derby project, designing the various features and executing it so now all that remains is to uncover the 1.2 square metre plaques, currently under wraps in the two Derby streets.Our pre-owned collection of Derby ceramics includes antiques from the Derby Crown Porcelain era; early pieces from the Bloor period; vintage Royal Crown Derby and contemporary pre-owned pieces including retired and rare, limited-edition paperweights. I can't emphasise enough the love of Aileen's life was her shop and that is how she will be remembered by the people of Derby."

The Made in Derby title not only refers to the successful people of Derby, but it is also a metaphor for the city’s industrial heritage and thriving commerce and community today. There are just a few days to go before eight plaques commemorating inspirational people connected with Derby are unveiled. Derby Telegraph editor Steve Hall said the idea stemmed from the success of local sportsmen and women in last year’s Olympic Games, including Adam Peaty. Read More Related ArticlesThere are a large number of hotels in the Derby area, many of which have been built in the last 5 years: The sculpture has become a landmark for those who frequent Derby (Image: Derby Telegraph/Simon Deacon) I am deeply inspired by and committed to understanding how cities function and how people relate to their own places, but also enjoy engaging people in unique ways, young and old using both traditional skills and new technology.” Highlights within an hour of Derby include Chatsworth, three National Trust properties, the breathtaking Peak District National Park, stunning landscapes and quaint market towns and villages, e.g. Bakewell and Castleton. In fact Derby is often referred to as the '15 minute city', as its centre is 15 minutes from rural Derbyshire and the Peak District.