How well do you know Derbyshire – put your local knowledge to the test and take our quiz

By Phil Bramley

Published 28th Jul 2023, 09:49 BST

Updated 28th Jul 2023, 09:54 BST

Derbyshire is home to many famous faces, great history and some fantastic architecture. How much of it do you know?

You all know the rules that apply to these quizzes – no cheating! See how many of these questions you know.

Answers at the end! Good luck.

What is the county town of Derbyshire?

1. County Town

What is the county town of Derbyshire? Photo: Google

What year did Chesterfield receive it's market charter?

2. Chesterfield market

What year did Chesterfield receive it's market charter? Photo: Brian Eyre

Which founder of a world wide travel agency was born in Melbourne, Derbyshire, in 1808? Photo: Pixabay

3. Jet-setter

Which founder of a world wide travel agency was born in Melbourne, Derbyshire, in 1808? Photo: Pixabay Photo: Pixabay

How far (in feet) does the crooked spire lean from it's true centre?

4. Chesterfield and the crooked spire

How far (in feet) does the crooked spire lean from it's true centre? Photo: Crooked Spire