Melbourne, Derbyshire
Melbourne is a town in south Derbyshire, England. 6,500 people live in Melbourne. It is eight miles south of Derby and two miles from the River Trent.[1]
| Melbourne | |
|---|---|
 The church was built in 1120 | |
| Population | 6,500 + |
| OS grid reference | SK385255 |
| District |
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| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DERBY |
| Postcode district | DE73 |
| Dialling code | 01332 |
| UK Parliament |
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Melbourne in Australia is named after the Prime Minister, Viscount Melbourne. His family home was in Melbourne.
History
Melbourne belonged to King William in 1086. William I owned a few places like Melbourne and Weston-on-Trent. The church was built in 1120.[2]
A castle was built in Melbourne in 1311. The Duke of Bourbon was a prisoner at the castle after the Battle of Agincourt in 1416.[3]
People born here
- Thomas Cook, Travel Agent.
- Viscount Melbourne British Prime Minister.
Today
The Town Band play at Melbourne's events. These events are the carnival and carols at Christmas.
References
- "Melbourne Website". Archived from the original on 2008-03-31. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
- Melbourne Parish Church Website
- Melbourne Castle
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