Tapton, Derbyshire
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Tapton is a suburb of Chesterfield
, in the county of Derbyshire
, England
. It is located along the Brimington Road B6543, between Chesterfield town centre, and Brimington
. It became a suburb of Chesterfield as far back as the 1920s. The buildings along Brimington road, which runs through the centre of Tapton, are testament to this fact. Consisting of various semi-detached houses in a style typical of the 20s and 30s.
The village is also home to Tapton House
, in Tapton Woods, the woods being the former grounds of the house, now a Municipal park.
, of Chesterfield
Castle or Tapton Castle as it was sometimes also known. The castle at least dates as far back as the Norman Conquest and later fell into the hands of the Crown
, becoming a Crown Fortress
. During the English Civil War
, the castle was raised to the ground, by Parliamentarian
forces.
Style of Red brick, located in the woods on Tapton Hill looking down on the Town of Chesterfield
. Tapton House was once the home of home of English mechanical engineer George Stephenson
who built the first public railway line in the world to use steam locomotives. In 1837 he arrived in Chesterfield
, to undertake the construction of the Derby
to Leeds
railway (North Midland Line). As work continued George Stephenson
, took up residence there. The House was bequeathed to the borough of Chesterfield on his death.
It was then converted in to a school. In 1931, the first pupils passed through its doors as Tapton House Central Selective School. The school continued until 1993.
Tapton House grounds are now used as the Tapton Park Innovation Centre which is open for free use to the general public. The House its self is currently the Higher Education Campus for Chesterfield College
.
in Eccleshall
near Sheffield
was the home of William Shore, the paternal grandfather of Florence Nightingale
.
Chesterfield
Chesterfield is a market town and a borough of Derbyshire, England. It lies north of Derby, on a confluence of the rivers Rother and Hipper. Its population is 70,260 , making it Derbyshire's largest town...
, in the county of Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England. A substantial portion of the Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire. The northern part of Derbyshire overlaps with the Pennines, a famous chain of hills and mountains. The county contains within its boundary of approx...
, 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 located along the Brimington Road B6543, between Chesterfield town centre, and Brimington
Brimington
Brimington is a civil parish within the borough of Chesterfield in north-east Derbyshire, England. The town of Staveley is to the east, and Hollingwood is nearby...
. It became a suburb of Chesterfield as far back as the 1920s. The buildings along Brimington road, which runs through the centre of Tapton, are testament to this fact. Consisting of various semi-detached houses in a style typical of the 20s and 30s.
The village is also home to Tapton House
Tapton House
Tapton House, situated in Tapton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, was once the home of engineer George Stephenson, who built the first public railway line in the world to use steam locomotives...
, in Tapton Woods, the woods being the former grounds of the house, now a Municipal park.
History Of Tapton
Located in the grounds of the House, is a large mound or hill, once the moteMote
Mote may be:*Mote , various types of cooked grains consumed in South America* Mote con huesillo, a non alcoholic drink from Chile*Mote, a song by Sonic Youth from their 1990 album Goo *Mote EP, a recording by The Faint...
, of Chesterfield
Chesterfield
Chesterfield is a market town and a borough of Derbyshire, England. It lies north of Derby, on a confluence of the rivers Rother and Hipper. Its population is 70,260 , making it Derbyshire's largest town...
Castle or Tapton Castle as it was sometimes also known. The castle at least dates as far back as the Norman Conquest and later fell into the hands of the Crown
The Crown
The Crown is a corporation sole that in the Commonwealth realms and any provincial or state sub-divisions thereof represents the legal embodiment of governance, whether executive, legislative, or judicial...
, becoming a Crown Fortress
Crown Fortress
Crown Fortress is a term still sometimes used for any fortress or castle that currently or historically belonged to the British Crown for military purposes Crown Fortress is a term still sometimes used for any fortress or castle that currently or historically belonged to the British Crown for...
. During the English Civil War
English Civil War
The English Civil War was a series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians and Royalists...
, the castle was raised to the ground, by Parliamentarian
Roundhead
"Roundhead" was the nickname given to the supporters of the Parliament during the English Civil War. Also known as Parliamentarians, they fought against King Charles I and his supporters, the Cavaliers , who claimed absolute power and the divine right of kings...
forces.
Tapton House and Castle
Tapton House is a large gentleman's residence, built in the GeorgianGeorgian architecture
Georgian architecture is the name given in most English-speaking countries to the set of architectural styles current between 1720 and 1840. It is eponymous for the first four British monarchs of the House of Hanover—George I of Great Britain, George II of Great Britain, George III of the United...
Style of Red brick, located in the woods on Tapton Hill looking down on the Town of Chesterfield
Chesterfield
Chesterfield is a market town and a borough of Derbyshire, England. It lies north of Derby, on a confluence of the rivers Rother and Hipper. Its population is 70,260 , making it Derbyshire's largest town...
. Tapton House was once the home of home of English mechanical engineer George Stephenson
George Stephenson
George Stephenson was an English civil engineer and mechanical engineer who built the first public railway line in the world to use steam locomotives...
who built the first public railway line in the world to use steam locomotives. In 1837 he arrived in Chesterfield
Chesterfield
Chesterfield is a market town and a borough of Derbyshire, England. It lies north of Derby, on a confluence of the rivers Rother and Hipper. Its population is 70,260 , making it Derbyshire's largest town...
, to undertake the construction of the Derby
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...
to Leeds
Leeds
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
railway (North Midland Line). As work continued George Stephenson
George Stephenson
George Stephenson was an English civil engineer and mechanical engineer who built the first public railway line in the world to use steam locomotives...
, took up residence there. The House was bequeathed to the borough of Chesterfield on his death.
It was then converted in to a school. In 1931, the first pupils passed through its doors as Tapton House Central Selective School. The school continued until 1993.
Tapton House grounds are now used as the Tapton Park Innovation Centre which is open for free use to the general public. The House its self is currently the Higher Education Campus for Chesterfield College
Chesterfield College
Chesterfield College is a further education further and higher education college in the town of Chesterfield in North East Derbyshire, England. The college consists of three campuses spread over the town of Chesterfield and serves over 21,000 students of which 5,600 are full time attends.- History...
.
Tapton Hall
Tapton HallTapton Hall
Tapton Hall is a Grade II listed building situated on Shore Lane in the Crosspool area of Sheffield, England.-History:The present day Tapton Hall was built in 1855, however a building known as Tapton House existed on the site before that...
in Eccleshall
Eccleshall
Eccleshall is a town in Staffordshire, England. It is located seven miles north west of Stafford, and six miles west of Stone. Eccleshall is twinned with Sancerre in France.-History:...
near Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
was the home of William Shore, the paternal grandfather of Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale OM, RRC was a celebrated English nurse, writer and statistician. She came to prominence for her pioneering work in nursing during the Crimean War, where she tended to wounded soldiers. She was dubbed "The Lady with the Lamp" after her habit of making rounds at night...
.