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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He even defied severe cramp to help Durham beat Derbyshire in the One-Day Cup.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

On Saturday morning, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews had returned to wildfires near Arnfield Farm and at Tintwistle Moor - with a helicopter also carrying out water drops on hotspots.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

On Friday, the maximum temperature in England of 35.2C was recorded in Coton-in-the Elms, Derbyshire, while Usk, Monmouthshire saw the highest temperature of 34.3C in Wales.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

Cusack, 27, was found unconscious by her father David at their family home in Horsley, Derbyshire, on 20 September 2023 and was pronounced dead the same day.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

“Sold,” the auctioneer said loudly, “for sixty pounds to Mr. Percival Derby of Derbyshire Farms.”

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper

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