Mike Smith

Although the parish church of All Saints was not designated as Derby’s cathedral until 1927, it possessed a 16th century tower that was more than worthy of being the crowning glory of any cathedral.

Tales of intrigue, famous guests, tragedies and wonderful architecture at the Peacock Hotel, in the pretty Peak District village of Rowsley

The historic Dronfield Hall Barn is now a thriving community asset. Yet it could so easily have been lost forever...

One of the most remarkable and unexpected sights in the Peak District is the Roman Catholic Church of All Saints in the tiny rural hamlet of Hassop.

Part of the fabric of Matlock life for over 150 years, the town’s former hydro has had to adapt to changing times, and may do so again

The Upper Derwent Valley has many wonders to explore and even more fascinating stories to tell. Mike Smith heads to the north of Derbyshire to the spot where the Derwent begins its 50-mile journey to the River Trent.

Mike Smith heads to St Wystan’s Parish Church, Repton, home to the oldest example of Anglo-Saxon architecture in the country

Despite being known as Peveril Castle, the castle that we see today is really the keep of King Henry II.

Frank Matcham’s gift to Buxton is an enduring one. His design of Buxton Opera House is a masterpiece

Derbyshire is blessed with many eye-catching churches, yet few are as unique as Matlock Dale’s St John the Baptist Church, as Mike Smith discovers