Derby Events From History

Derby and Derby Arboretum

A Photographic Excursion

Bonnie Prince Charlie - the 1745 Jocobite Rebellion

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Taking Swarkestone Bridge

Gunfire with flame flash from a musket

Swarkestone Bridge - there was no battle in 1745, though Prince Charles Edward Stuart did reach the bridge, the Derby Militia - The Derby Blues, had retreated to Nottingham - the Prince in reality had a clear run straight through to London.

Rebels raiding the bridge defences

Scenes from Saturday's battle at the Crewe and Harpur Arms, Swarkestone

Sokey scene as a mass gun batle ensues

"The Fog Of War"

The scene almost vanishes beneath the gun smoke

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A swod charge through the thick smoke

Redcoats or Derby Blues, defending the bridge

English Troops Defending the Bridge

Line up for gun fight

Arrival at Derby

The prince marches up through St. Peters Street

Marching up the Cornmarket

An audience with the Mayor of Derby

Close quarter fighting

More musket action

The Nottingham Police Pipe Band at Irongate

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