Lombe's Mill, Derby

Name: Lombe's Mill
Address: Derby, United Kingdom

#17 among attractions in Derby

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Facts and practical information

Lombe's Mill was the first successful silk throwing mill in Britain. It was built on an island on the River Derwent in Derby. It was built after John Lombe visited Piedmont in 1717 and returned to England with details of the Italian silk throwing machines – the filatoio and the torcitoio – and some Italian craftsmen. The architect was George Sorocold. At its height, the mill employed some 300 people. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1721 (303 years ago)Coordinates: 52°55'32"N, 1°28'33"W

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Lombe's Mill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Derbion, Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby Cathedral, St Mary's Bridge Chapel.

0.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Derbion, Derby
12 min walk • Derbion is a large indoor shopping centre in Derby, England.
~1340 ftSW
Diverse collections and exhibits for free
Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby
7 min walk • Derby Museum and Art Gallery is a museum and art gallery in Derby, England. It was established in 1879, along with Derby Central Library, in a new building designed by Richard Knill Freeman and given to Derby by Michael Thomas Bass.
~440 ftSW
Place of worship with 16th-century tower
Derby Cathedral, Derby
3 min walk • The Cathedral Church of All Saints Derby, better known as Derby Cathedral, is a cathedral church in the city of Derby, England.
~550 ftN
Church
St Mary's Bridge Chapel, Derby
3 min walk • St Mary's Bridge Chapel is a Church of England chapel in Derby, England. It is a bridge chapel, one of only a small number of medieval age that survive in England. It is a Grade I listed building.
~720 ftSE
Bridge
Exeter Bridge, Derby
4 min walk • Exeter Bridge is a bridge in the centre of Derby spanning the River Derwent 200 metres south of the more modern Cathedral Green Footbridge.
~580 ftSW
Museum
Cathedral Quarter, Derby
3 min walk • The Cathedral Quarter is one of five areas within Derby city centre, based around the name of the Cathedral. It is bound by St Alkmund's Way and Ford Street to the north and west, the River Derwent to the east, and Albert Street, Victoria Street, Wardwick and Friargate to the south.
~990 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Guildhall Theatre, Derby
5 min walk • Derby Guildhall is a municipal building in the Market Place, Derby, England. It is a Grade II listed building.
0.4 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Derby Theatre, Derby
11 min walk • Derby Theatre is a theatre situated in Derby, England, located within the Derbion shopping centre. Formerly known as the Derby Playhouse, it was owned and run by Derby Playhouse Ltd from its opening in 1975 until 2008, when the company ceased operating after a period in administration.
~890 ftS
Memorial
Derby War Memorial, Derby
5 min walk • The Derby War Memorial was designed by Charles Clayton Thompson and stands before the Derby Guildhall. It features a bronze figure of the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus in her arms by the sculptor George Arthur Walker. It was completed in 1924 and unveiled on 11 November 1924. Behind this bronze figure is a large Celtic cross.
~1900 ftS
Church, Architecture
St Peter's Church, Derby
10 min walk • St Peter's in the City is a Church of England parish church in the city of Derby, UK. It is one of Derby's city centre churches which is in full use for worship. The church building dates from the 11th century. The tower has a peal of eight bells, which are rung before the Sunday morning services.
~180 ftSE
Bridge
Cathedral Green Footbridge, Derby
1 min walk • The Cathedral Green Footbridge is a pedestrian and cycle swing bridge in the centre of Derby, spanning the River Derwent. It forms a third side to a triangle between The Cathedral and the Silk Mill Museum.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lombe's Mill?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral Green Footbridge, Derby (1 min walk), Derby Cathedral, Derby (3 min walk), St Mary's Bridge Chapel, Derby (3 min walk), Cathedral Quarter, Derby (3 min walk).

How to get to Lombe's Mill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lombe's Mill:

Bus

Full Street • Lines: 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6E, Unibus6 (3 min walk)
Queen Street • Lines: 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6E (3 min walk)

Train

Derby (22 min walk)