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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9. Interesting facts about area
Chesterfield used to have three railway stations Photo: National World
10. Interesting facts about area
The Derbyshire Times' first issue was in 1854. Photo: National World
11. Interesting facts about area
The Royal Oak in the Shambles in Chesterfield town centre is one of England's oldest pubs. Its roots as a pub stretch back to 1722 according to the earliest records (fact from Sarah Li). Photo: Other
12. Interesting facts about area
Chesterfield used to have a racecourse. It was situated on Whittington Moor, with part of it on Newbold Common. According to Chesterfield Museum: "The last officially recognised race at Chesterfield was in 1872. Unofficially, however, racing continued into the 20th century and the last meeting was held on July 29, 1924, and houses were then built on the site. Today all that remains of horse racing in Chesterfield are street names - Stand Road and Racecourse Road. The course followed almost exactly Stand Road, Pottery Lane, Racecourse Road East, Brimington Road North and Racecourse Road. Photo: Other