Military in Derbyshire

Discover 3 places tagged “military” in Derbyshire.

The causeway part of the bridge over the floodplain and marshes

Derbyshire, England

Swarkestone Bridge

The longest stone bridge in England has an impressive history that dates back over 700 years.

Ladybower Reservoir, the largest of the 3 in the chain, and its hypnotic western overflow.

Derbyshire, England

The Upper Derwent Reservoirs

This chain of artificial lakes was an ideal test ground for the aircraft that would carry the "bouncing bombs" used by the WWII "Dambusters" squad.

Crich Stand, the War Memorial of the Sherwood Foresters.

Derbyshire, England

Crich Stand

This poignant WWI memorial looks like a lighthouse 100 miles from the sea.

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