Pear Tree
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Pear Tree is an inner city suburb of Derby
, England
. It is situated next to the areas of Normanton, Rose Hill and Osmaston
. Pear Tree (sometimes spelled as Peartree) could be described as a suburb within a suburb because the people of Derby would identify it as an area in its own right, but it could also be described as forming part of the larger area of Normanton.
/Victorian
inner city suburb which, when built at the end of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, would have been regarded as bordering the edge of the then Town of Derby. The area was formerly the land of Pear Tree Farm, which existed locally well into the twentieth century, and from which the name of the district was derived.
The housing stock would almost certainly have been built to house workers in Derby’s then growing manufacturing industries including Rolls-Royce
, the railways
, and the chemical industries. Until relatively recently the housing stock in the Pear Tree, Normanton and Rose Hill areas was looking rather shabby and neglected. However, thanks to a rather forward thinking programme endorsed and part financed by the local authority, investment has been going into the area and the majority of the mainly terraced housing has been renovated to a modern standard providing useful accommodation for Derby's younger owners and first time buyers.
Like neighbouring Normanton, Pear Tree boasts a thriving multicultural community, with a particularly high number of residents of Asian
origin. It has a small railway station
situated on the main line to Birmingham
, although only a few services actually stop there.
, home of Derby's professional football club, Derby County F.C.
, for most of the twentieth century. However, the stadium was demolished in 2004 having been largely unused since the club's departure to Pride Park
some seven years earlier. The site is now being developed to provide private housing and some social with landscaped grounds and a memorial to the site's historic past.
was one of Derby County's most outstanding footballers. He was an English footballer and manager who played for Derby County F.C.
, Middlesbrough F.C.
and England
before the First World War. Bloomer remains a legend at Derby County and the club anthem, Steve Bloomer's Watchin', is played before every home game. Bloomer signed for Derby County in April 1892, scoring 4 goals in his first game. He became Derby's leading scorer for 14 seasons and won the first of his 23 England caps (28 goals) in 1895. Steve Bloomer was married and had 4 daughters, two of whom died young. The family lived at 35 Portland Street in the Pear Tree area of the city towards the end of his playing days.
maps is Pear Tree, although the alternative spelling Peartree is also common locally. An example of the "official" spelling in use is the Pear Tree Inn public house
. The Peartree variant is used by the railway station, the police station and the National Health Service
clinic; this is also the more commonly used name by local businesses. With regard to local street names, the two word version is officially in use (Pear Tree Road, Crescent, Street), but this is usually reflected in older (pre-Second World War) street signs, more modern signs usually using Peartree. In some instances, these have been placed directly opposite older Pear Tree signage.
Derby
Derby , is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands region of England. It lies upon the banks of the River Derwent and is located in the south of the ceremonial county of Derbyshire. In the 2001 census, the population of the city was 233,700, whilst that of the Derby Urban Area was 229,407...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It is situated next to the areas of Normanton, Rose Hill and Osmaston
Osmaston, Derby
Osmaston is a suburb of the city of Derby, England. It is situated about 4 km south of the city centre, it is written in the Domesday Book as Osmundestune. In 1307 the manor of Osmaston was granted to Robert Holland. It was the location of Osmaston Hall the residence of the Wilmots Baronets...
. Pear Tree (sometimes spelled as Peartree) could be described as a suburb within a suburb because the people of Derby would identify it as an area in its own right, but it could also be described as forming part of the larger area of Normanton.
History
Consisting mainly of workers' terraced housing, and some 1950’s local authority housing, Pear Tree is typical of an EdwardianEdwardian period
The Edwardian era or Edwardian period in the United Kingdom is the period covering the reign of King Edward VII, 1901 to 1910.The death of Queen Victoria in January 1901 and the succession of her son Edward marked the end of the Victorian era...
/Victorian
Victorian architecture
The term Victorian architecture refers collectively to several architectural styles employed predominantly during the middle and late 19th century. The period that it indicates may slightly overlap the actual reign, 20 June 1837 – 22 January 1901, of Queen Victoria. This represents the British and...
inner city suburb which, when built at the end of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, would have been regarded as bordering the edge of the then Town of Derby. The area was formerly the land of Pear Tree Farm, which existed locally well into the twentieth century, and from which the name of the district was derived.
Rolls-Royce Limited
Rolls-Royce Limited was a renowned British car and, from 1914 on, aero-engine manufacturing company founded by Charles Stewart Rolls and Henry Royce on 15 March 1906 as the result of a partnership formed in 1904....
, the railways
Rail transport
Rail transport is a means of conveyance of passengers and goods by way of wheeled vehicles running on rail tracks. In contrast to road transport, where vehicles merely run on a prepared surface, rail vehicles are also directionally guided by the tracks they run on...
, and the chemical industries. Until relatively recently the housing stock in the Pear Tree, Normanton and Rose Hill areas was looking rather shabby and neglected. However, thanks to a rather forward thinking programme endorsed and part financed by the local authority, investment has been going into the area and the majority of the mainly terraced housing has been renovated to a modern standard providing useful accommodation for Derby's younger owners and first time buyers.
Like neighbouring Normanton, Pear Tree boasts a thriving multicultural community, with a particularly high number of residents of Asian
Asian people
Asian people or Asiatic people is a term with multiple meanings that refers to people who descend from a portion of Asia's population.- Central Asia :...
origin. It has a small railway station
Peartree railway station
Peartree railway station is a railway station serving the districts of Pear Tree, Normanton and Osmaston in the city of Derby, England. It is one of only two stations remaining open in the city other than the main Derby Midland Station, and is situated about one mile south of there on the main line...
situated on the main line to Birmingham
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
, although only a few services actually stop there.
Landmarks
Until recently, Pear Tree's most famous landmark was the Baseball GroundBaseball Ground
The Baseball Ground was a stadium in Derby, England. It was first used for baseball as the home of Derby County Baseball Club from 1890 until 1898 and then for football as the home of Derby County from 1895 until 1997. It was commonly referred to as the "BBG".As the name suggests, the stadium was...
, home of Derby's professional football club, Derby County F.C.
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
, for most of the twentieth century. However, the stadium was demolished in 2004 having been largely unused since the club's departure to Pride Park
Pride Park Stadium
Pride Park Stadium is an all-seater football stadium located on the Pride Park business park on the outskirts of Derby, England. It is the current home of Football League Championship club Derby County, who moved to the stadium from the Baseball Ground upon its opening in 1997...
some seven years earlier. The site is now being developed to provide private housing and some social with landscaped grounds and a memorial to the site's historic past.
Famous residents
Steve BloomerSteve Bloomer
Steve Bloomer was an English footballer and manager who played for Derby County, Middlesbrough and England during the 1890s and 1900s. Bloomer remains a legend at Derby County and the club anthem, Steve Bloomer's Watchin', is played before every home game...
was one of Derby County's most outstanding footballers. He was an English footballer and manager who played for Derby County F.C.
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
, Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
and England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
before the First World War. Bloomer remains a legend at Derby County and the club anthem, Steve Bloomer's Watchin', is played before every home game. Bloomer signed for Derby County in April 1892, scoring 4 goals in his first game. He became Derby's leading scorer for 14 seasons and won the first of his 23 England caps (28 goals) in 1895. Steve Bloomer was married and had 4 daughters, two of whom died young. The family lived at 35 Portland Street in the Pear Tree area of the city towards the end of his playing days.
Note on spelling
The name of the district as recorded on Ordnance SurveyOrdnance Survey
Ordnance Survey , an executive agency and non-ministerial government department of the Government of the United Kingdom, is the national mapping agency for Great Britain, producing maps of Great Britain , and one of the world's largest producers of maps.The name reflects its creation together with...
maps is Pear Tree, although the alternative spelling Peartree is also common locally. An example of the "official" spelling in use is the Pear Tree Inn public house
Public house
A public house, informally known as a pub, is a drinking establishment fundamental to the culture of Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. There are approximately 53,500 public houses in the United Kingdom. This number has been declining every year, so that nearly half of the smaller...
. The Peartree variant is used by the railway station, the police station and the National Health Service
National Health Service
The National Health Service is the shared name of three of the four publicly funded healthcare systems in the United Kingdom. They provide a comprehensive range of health services, the vast majority of which are free at the point of use to residents of the United Kingdom...
clinic; this is also the more commonly used name by local businesses. With regard to local street names, the two word version is officially in use (Pear Tree Road, Crescent, Street), but this is usually reflected in older (pre-Second World War) street signs, more modern signs usually using Peartree. In some instances, these have been placed directly opposite older Pear Tree signage.