Below is a list of some famous inventors and inventions proudly from Derbyshire.
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5. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 31: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge accompanied by Diane Lees (Director-General of the Imperial War Museum) views the 'Weeping Window' ceramic poppies art installation as she visits the Imperial War Museum to view family letters from World War One on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Paul Cummins (1977-present), born in Chesterfield and educated at the University of Derby, was the brilliant mind behind of the First World War commemorative installation, Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, at the Tower of London using 886,246 ceramic poppies, most of which were made in Derbyshire. Photo: Max Mumby/Indigo
6. Thomas Cook.
Thomas Cook (1808-1892) – who was born in Melbourne (Derbyshire) – was the father of travel excursions and founded the travel agency Thomas Cook & Son, which is now Thomas Cook Group today. In 1841, he arranged the first privately-chartered excursion train, charging one shilling for travel and food. Photo: Europa Press News
7. Lara Croft (Tomb Raider).
The famous tomb raider, Lara Croft, a fictional beautiful, intelligent English archaeologist and adventurer was created by Derby based games company Core Design. Photo: Photoshot
8. Factories.
In 1721, Derby Silk Mill became the world's first factory, built for the Lombe brothers beside the River Derwent containing spinning machines. These required familiar large buildings seen today be built with a power source. Photo: Epics