Visit to Friar Gate

Due to popular demand, there is another opportunity for you to join the fascinating tour of Friar Gate, Derby on Sunday 14th September at 2pm.

During the late 17th century Friar Gate in Derby began to develop westward from the site of a former Dominican friary to the urbane and ordered Georgian setting near Ashbourne Road, which is still a significant historic part of the city today.

The tour will outline the stages of this development through the 18th and 19th centuries, whilst also highlighting some of the residual architectural features that remain from each stage of its development.

The main part of the tour will focus on the changes following the Act of 1768, which released land for large scale speculative development to builders such as Joseph Pickford. The tour will end with a review of two significant architectural works by the early 19th century architect, Francis Goodwin.

The tour will be conducted by Mark Somerfield (former Trustee of the Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust), and will begin at St Werburgh's church (2pm) and will end at the top of Vernon Street around 4pm.

Parking and Meeting Place: Please meet at the church by 1:55pm. There are several carparks nearby including Parksafe at Bold Lane.

The tour covers the length of Friar Gate, sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing required.