Portal:Derbyshire/Fascinating Fact/2

.. that in 1344 Derby Black Friary (tile pictured)) was ransacked by 40 men, who stole £60 of goods?}}
... that the rare mineral Matlockite (PbFCl) is named after a town in Derbyshire?
...that Swarfega was invented by Audley Bowdler Williamson from Heanor, Derbyshire?
...that Harry Newbould was the first-ever manager of Derby County F.C.?
...that Edward James, born near Breaston and educated at Derby School, was burnt at the stake and beatified in 1929?
...that Derby is the headquarters of Rolls-Royce plc, the second-largest aircraft engine maker?

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