George Stephenson

Then known as the Chesterfield civic theatre, Corporation Street as it was in 1947.

Watch: Our town through time - a brief history of Chesterfield's Stephenson Hall

The Grade II* listed building was once the residence of railway pioneer George Stephenson.

Next step for Tapton House as firm submits planning application

Lauren Parker, the new General Manager of RMS Locotec

RMS Locotec celebrates new home and new leadership

Holy Trinity Church, final resting place of George Stephenson

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Visitors to Holy Trinity Church discovered fascinating facts about the crocuses which carpet the churchyard in early spring.

Crocus festival attracts 200-plus visitors to church and grounds

Holy Trinity church on Newbold Road will be welcoming visitors to the festival on Saturday, March 1, from 10am to 4pm.

Carpet of flowers in full bloom for church's Crocus Festival

Tapton House is a Grade II* listed building, which was once the residence of railway pioneer George Stephenson.

Developers issue update on Chesterfield’s Tapton House

A planning application will be submitted for Tapton House following the completion of the leasehold purchase.

Developer's update on Chesterfield's historic Tapton House

Tapton House was once the residence of railway pioneer George Stephenson.

Chesterfield Borough Council issues update on plans to convert Tapton House

George Stephenson re-enactor is pictured at a previous event with a miniature version of the early steam locomotive, Stephenson's Rocket, and a cucumber straightener, both of which the famous engineer designed.

Re-enactor at George Stephenson Day in Chesterfield church

The George Stephenson re-enactor with Chesterfield Museum staff

Learn more about George Stephenson and his life in Chesterfield

Clay Cross Hall, built by George Stephenson in 1854 and up for sale with SDL Property Auctions

Council-owned Clay Cross Hall to go up for auction

Chesterfield Champions Round Table - Manufacturing and Engineering

Manufacturing and engineering being discussed at the latest Round Table

Do You Believe In Ghosts? will be presented at Chesterfield's Winding Wheel Theatre on July 27, 2023 and at Buxton Opera House on January 13, 2024.

Ghost stories from the theatre in play heading for Derbyshire

Chesterfield Borough Council placed the historic property on the market last year.

Tapton House developers move to reassure residents as sale draws closer

George Stephenson re-enactment at last year's event

Event to celebrate the life of pioneering railway engineer George Stephenson

Chesterfield Borough Council placed the historic property on the market last year.

‘Great deal of anger’ remains around future of Tapton House

The ghost of a murdered coachman whose body was thrown down a well in the cellar of The Sun Inn on West Bars is reputed to have smashed bottles and moved barrels around the locked cellar one night in November 1957.

Ghosts of George Stephenson and murder victims reputed to haunt Chesterfield

Chesterfield's Holy Trinity Church will celebrate its second Crocus Festival on Saturday, February 25, by welcoming visitors from 10am to 4pm (photo: Roger Green)

Crocus Festival returns to Chesterfield church

Chesterfield Borough Council decided the future of Tapton House on Tuesday

Council agrees to sell Tapton House

Holy Trinity Church, where George Stephenson is buried.

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The area around Tapton House in Chesterfield has been plagued with vandalism.

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Security concerns have been raised after graffiti was spray-painted on the ‘exquisite’ Georgian brickwork of famous Chesterfield building Tapton House. Image: Ian Scott.

Concern after graffiti spray-painted on famous Chesterfield building

Carpet of crocuses at Holy Trinity Church will be in focus at the festival on Satufday, February 12 (photo: Roger Green).

Chesterfield church festival's focus on the crocus

Tapton House is a magnificent Grade II listed building which dates back to the Georgian era and was the final home of railway pioneer George Stephenson.

Group bids to turn Tapton House into a multi-use community centre

Tapton House, Chesterfield, is owned by the borough council but is currently empty.

Group's aim for historic Chesterfield building Tapton House sparks public meetin...

Tapton house Brimington Road Chesterfield.

What next for Chesterfield's historic Tapton House?

Do you remember these things happening in Clay Cross?

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The Grade II*-listed Tapton House in Chesterfield.

Hotel, gallery, apartments or school ideas for famous Chesterfield building

Peter Milner, Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust lead trustee for the restoration project, and Lucy Godfrey, project co-ordinator, with an information board outside the station.

Offices plan for north Derbyshire railway station left to rot for 40 years

Who can you spot in these museum pictures?

Step back in time and check out these retro Chesterfield Museum pictures

George Stephenson's statue outside Chesterfield railway station.

Rail jobs put Chesterfield in great position to reap benefits of HS2

Chesterfield is getting the recognition it deserves in the nationals.

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Get your walking boots on for festival

Walking festival to attract visitors to borough

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Tramway village scoop award for heritage education

County Show tickets call

Tramway Museum wins National Building Excellence Award for new discovery centre

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