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Derby Building Saved for Future Generations: Hailed as One of the Most Important in World History

Historic Derby Building Saved: But the world has just secured a crucial piece of its history.

The determination of a passionate group of local leaders has helped to preserve a remarkable chapter in Derby’s history for generations to come. Former Smith’s Clock Works, at 27-28 Queen Street, has been given a Grade II listing by Historic England – its fifth attempt to obtain some form of official recognition. One of the most significant structures in world history, this building once housed the first Astronomer Royal, John Flamsteed, of whom it is now famous.

Derby Civic Society Chairman Ashley Waterhouse led the preservation effort, which was joined by Dr Peter Robinson, Dean of Derby Cathedral, historian Maxwell Craven, Professor Jonathan Powers, Dr Mike Lancaster (Derbyshire District Astronomer), and Chris Stone of Derby Civic Society.

A rare survival of a late 17th-century Derby townhouse, Historic England called the building, saying it was of historical importance. Today, the exceptional features of the structure, including depiction on historical maps that reveal the property’s original grandeur (it being visible from Queen Street frontage with ancillary buildings and a large garden at the rear), reflect the remarkable quality and status of the structure.

This victory epitomizes Derby’s determination to protect its illustrious architectural history and ensure that one of the world’s most important buildings is preserved for future generations.

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