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  1. montyman avatar

    RE: emotional tips...

    by montyman 04 May 2012

    what were they laughing at hilron? most of the German Madels I know laugh with me Ha! Ha! However I am not from Derby, these people are…

  2. Pizza_Wheel avatar

    RE: what is your favourite english county?

    by Pizza_Wheel 29 January 2012

    Derbyshire is much underrated. As I recall you're either a kentish man or a man of kent depending on which side of the river (the Medway…

  3. Humberbridge avatar

    Re: Which company for Everest base camp??

    by Humberbridge 06 September 2011

    Hi I did alot of research prior to booking our forthcoming trip to Nepal and opted to go with a small but well respected and recommended…

  4. Herbie47 avatar

    RE: Internal travel options from luang prabang

    by Herbie47 03 August 2011

    Very funny Monty! Where are you off to this winter or are you hibernating in Derbyshire?

  5. Herbie47 avatar

    RE: Sampler plate of England

    by Herbie47 22 July 2011

    Best to go on AA route planner or Google for route directions and times, off the main roads in Derbyshire and Yorkshire can be slow going.…

  6. mike9 avatar

    RE: Mr_E's

    by mike9 04 July 2011

    If you're flying overnight, then be aware that you'll be tired and not in the best condition for hitting Britain's overstretched motorways.…

  7. Elloello avatar

    Appalachian Trail Buddies, March/April 2012

    by Elloello 29 June 2011

    Hi there, My name is Elena, i'm 21 from Derbyshire, England, currently living in Canada. My next ambition is to hike the Appalachian…

  8. tomaus avatar

    RE: Walking the Peak District

    by tomaus 22 March 2011

    Hello, the peak district is in Derbyshire. This is a fair way from London. Train Travel in the U.K is rather expensive. However you could…

  9. KoalasRule avatar

    RE: Travel in uk

    by KoalasRule 05 February 2011

    #6 Lyme Park was the location used for Pemberley in Pride & Prejudice. The interior shots were done at Sudbury Hall in Derbyshire. …

  10. over40sandfulloffun avatar

    RE: Day trips from Barnsley

    by over40sandfulloffun 01 October 2010

    Thanks again-keep the suggestions coming. I had a day in Manchester yesterday and just love it! The John Rylands Library is the most amazin…

  11. Georgia avatar

    RE: Romantic weekend away near London

    by Georgia 24 July 2009

    All these have great food as well for an anniversary meal: Two special Welsh hotels: Fairyhill hotel on the gower in wales might just…

  12. sadbloke avatar

    Re: suggested itinerary for literary buff/outdoors woman, and car rental

    by sadbloke 15 June 2009

    Derbyshire is indeed a beautiful county, with plenty of fishing opportunities as listed [here|http://www.go-fish.co.uk/derbyshire.htm]…

  13. aurora22 avatar

    RE: suggested itinerary for literary buff/outdoors woman, and car rental

    by aurora22 15 June 2009

    Hi, If your into countryside biking, then I recomend looking into Derbyshire, were you'll get to see the peak districk and the pennines,…

  14. nusnus avatar

    RE: Walking routes in the Atlas for an inexperienced trekker?

    by nusnus 12 May 2009

    I don't see why not. There are plenty of good hikes from Imlil. Easier than the Lake District. At least you don't get rained on all the…

  15. Paddythered avatar

    RE: PEAK DISTRICT/DERBYSHIRE IN JANUARY - HIKING AND CAMPING

    by Paddythered 24 January 2009

    Not a stupid idea at all. That's what T.T. is designed for. Derbyshire is awesomely beautiful, whatever the season or climate. Get a…

  16. s1hastie avatar

    PEAK DISTRICT/DERBYSHIRE IN JANUARY - HIKING AND CAMPING

    by s1hastie 24 January 2009

    Probably one of my first threads on this branch and it seems strange posting here a question considering I live here. I have a few free…

  17. sadbloke avatar

    RE: Quaint place names in UK

    by sadbloke 04 December 2008

    +And as a side note, there's an area of the New Forest called Canada.+ We've got a New Zealand and California here in Derby Back on topi…

  18. ginger_phil avatar

    RE: pubs with accommodation

    by ginger_phil 10 June 2008

    A few years ago I stayed at the Miner's Arms in Eyam, Derbyshire, which is 10-20 miles south of Sheffield. It's in the Peak District so…

  19. June2 avatar

    RE: Have you ever visited a town just because of its name.

    by June2 20 March 2008

    Colin @ # 24 - yes the original Bakewell Tart shop in Derbyshire produces gd tarts as in edible. The entrance to Bodelwyddan Castle,…

  20. megaera avatar

    RE: england must-sees

    by megaera 28 January 2008

    A few ideas, since I'm not quite sure still of all your interests: Stratford on avon, for the Shakespeare stuff; Warwick Castle; (both…

  21. Madle avatar

    RE: england must-sees

    by Madle 26 January 2008

    As you are going to Bath why not visit Cheddar, the gorge is simply beautiful. My boyfriend lives there and on visiting it took my breath…

  22. tony_b avatar

    RE: england must-sees

    by tony_b 24 January 2008

    Yes, it is a broad question. The "Midlands" is far too broad a term to give specifics on here. It could mean anything from the Cotswolds…

  23. sadbloke avatar

    Info about Elizabethan times

    by sadbloke 16 October 2007

    You could try Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, described as megaera avatar

    Move to England?

    by megaera 19 July 2007

    NW, where are you now? And what kind of work do you both want?

    For me (and I don't say it's right or possible for anyone else),…

  24. Sarah55 avatar

    Snicket

    by Sarah55 03 June 2007

    Snicket and ginnel = jitty in Derbyshire.

    Nesh. A bit of a wimp, particularly where cold is concerned. "What? You're wearing…

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