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A Quiz About Derby

How many of these questions about the past and present of the English city of Derby can you answer?
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Last updated: May 17, 2026
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River that flows through the city
Derwent
Roman settlement on the site of the modern city
Derventio
Anglo-Saxon name for the town prior to its Viking occupation
Northworthy
'Lady of the Mercians' who recaptured Derby from the Danes in 917 AD
Æthelflæd
Founder of Quakerism who was imprisoned for blasphemy in Derby Gaol
George Fox
Building often described as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution
Lombe's Mill
Jacobite pretender who marched from Scotland but turned around at Derby
Charles Edward Stuart
18th-century painter known for his dramatic use of light and shadow
Joseph Wright
Nurse who has three statues commemorating her in the city
Florence Nightingale
Year in which Derby was granted city status
1977
Stereotypical local greeting
Ay up me duck
Animal mascot
Ram
Bakery chain established in 1919; known for their caramel doughnuts
Birds
Home ground of Derby County F.C.
Pride Park
Derby County's traditional rival
Nottingham Forest
Company that was the city's biggest employer in the early 20th century
Midland Railway
Manufacturer of jet engines
Rolls-Royce
The world's first planned public park
Derby Arboretum
The city's most visited park
Markeaton Park
Word that follows Iron, Friar, Sadler, and St Mary's
Gate
City centre area home to many arts and cultural venues
Cathedral Quarter
A plurality of this area's residents are of South Asian origin
Normanton
Western suburbs that both end in 'over'
Littleover
Mickleover
England's oldest remaining porcelain manufacturer
Royal Crown Derby
Famous video game character created by a Derby developer
Lara Croft
The city's main shopping centre
Derbion
What was it called before that?
Intu Derby
And before that?
Westfield Derby
And before that?!
Eagle Centre
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