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Photos of Spondon, Derby, Derbyshire, England. The village of Spondon is Anglo-Saxon . The name Spondon is derived from the old English "Spon" meaning chip, Shaving or shingle and Dun for a hill. In the churchyard of St Werburghs stands a Saxon cross which is the only one in the county to be made from limestone, The design on it is thought to be a Celtic symbol of Mortality. |
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Description : St Werburghs church Image Reference No. : DP-010801SPONDON-01 Exact map location : Click HERE Date photo taken : 1st August 2001 Other Information : This is Saint Werburgs church on Lodge Lane, It was built in 1390 and has a spire of 114 foot. |
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Description : White Swan pub Image Reference No. : DP-010801SPONDON-02 Date photo taken : 1st August 2001 Other Information : This is the White Swan pub on Moor street. This pub originally called the Swan dates back to at least 1774. |
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Description : Prince of Wales pub Image Reference No. : DP-010801SPONDON-03 Date photo taken : 1st August 2001 Other Information : This is the Prince of Wales pub on Chapel Street, It dates back to at least 1720 |
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Description : Old co-op building on Chapel street Image Reference No. : DP-010801SPONDON-04 Date photo taken : 1st August 2001 Other Information : This building was originally built for the co-op in 1879, Branch 34. See here. The co-op premises had these distinctive facades on them and made them easy to spot. |
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