Derbyshire

American

[dur-bee-sheer, -sher, dahr-bi-sheer, -sher] / ˈdɜr biˌʃɪər, -ʃər, ˈdɑr bɪˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

a county in central England. 1,060 sq. mi. (2,630 sq. km).

Derbyshire British

/ ˈdɑːbɪˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

a county of N central England: contains the Peak District and several resorts with mineral springs: the geographical and ceremonial county includes the city of Derby, which became an independent unitary authority in 1997. Administrative centre: Matlock. Pop (excluding Derby city): 743 000 (2003 est). Area (excluding Derby city): 2551 sq km (985 sq miles)

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In a statement to the BBC, Samantha Niblett, MP for South Derbyshire, said it was an "honour" to meet Evie when she attended a recent surgery and she has offered her "full support".

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Samantha's specific incident is currently under investigation by Derbyshire Police.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

I grew up in Buxton, a market town in Derbyshire, where Mycock is a popular name.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Lancashire skipper James Anderson took 4-18 to help his side defy the odds and defeat Derbyshire by 29 runs on a dramatic last day of the County Championship match at Emirates Old Trafford.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“About a month,” said Elizabeth; and then, unwilling to let the subject drop, added, “He is a man of very large property in Derbyshire, I understand.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

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