Belper, Derbyshire

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Belper is a town in Derbyshire

Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Belper within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Belper in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Belper, township and market town with ry. sta., Duffield par., on river Derwent, in S. of co. and 7 miles N. of Derby -- township, 3185 ac., pop. 9875; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks. Market-day, Saturday. Has cotton and hosiery mfrs. chiefly; also nails and earthenware; numerous collieries are in the vicinity.

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