A to Z of Chesterfield Part 1: 13 amazing facts and pieces of trivia about the town that might surprise you

Chesterfield is an incredibly special place complete with a selection of surprising facts that you may not know about.

By Kyle Wilson

Published 9th Dec 2020, 15:38 GMT

Updated 10th Dec 2020, 13:11 GMT

Feast your eyes on some chesterfield surprises that you may not know about that have been alphabetically listed below.

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The impressive Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery prominently features Joseph Syddall (1864-1942), considered one of the most accomplished draughtsmen of the time.

1. Attention grabbing art gallery.

The impressive Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery prominently features Joseph Syddall (1864-1942), considered one of the most accomplished draughtsmen of the time. Photo: Google

Sir Montague Burton, founder of the Burton chain, opened his first store in Chesterfield in the 1900's

2. Burton Link.

Sir Montague Burton, founder of the Burton chain, opened his first store in Chesterfield in the 1900's Photo: Google

Did you know that inside the tower there are as many as 10 bells. These bells were cast in 1947 and the heaviest weighs 1,300 kg.

3. Crooked spire.

Did you know that inside the tower there are as many as 10 bells. These bells were cast in 1947 and the heaviest weighs 1,300 kg. Photo: Google

This little thatched house three miles north of the centre of Chesterfield has a big story. In the 17th century it was the Cock and Pynot alehouse, where in 1688 the Earl of Devonshire, Earl of Danby and a Mr John D’Arcy met to plan the Glorious Revolution, in which the English crown would be taken from King James II.

4. Devonshire, Danby and D'Arcy.

This little thatched house three miles north of the centre of Chesterfield has a big story. In the 17th century it was the Cock and Pynot alehouse, where in 1688 the Earl of Devonshire, Earl of Danby and a Mr John D’Arcy met to plan the Glorious Revolution, in which the English crown would be taken from King James II. Photo: Google