But when you’re next having a chat down the boozer or around the kitchen table and chewing the fat about our area, what interesting facts would you use.
Here we have 13 interersting facts that might just help you out. Take a look and see how many you know and share your facts with us via our social media channels.
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There are so many interesting things about the Chesterfield area! Photo: JPIMedia
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Chesterfield began as a Roman fort, built around 70AD. Photo: National World
3. Interesting facts about area
Actor Sir John Hurt, who starred in films including Alien, the Elephant Man and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was born in Chesterfied in 1940 Photo: Other
4. Interesting facts about area
Burton, the retailer, was founded by Sir Montague Maurice Burton in Chesterfield in 1903. Photo: Other