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Chaddesden is a large suburb of Derby, United Kingdom, formerly known as Cedesdene.
Cedesene village
The old village of Cedesene is situated two and a half miles east of the city. There are many focal points and small shopping centres, the largest being on Nottingham Road (a Roman road).
The focal point of the village is probably the ancient church of St. Mary the Virgin, which stands off Chaddeden Lane End. It is important as a dated example of church architecture before the advent of the Perpendicular style. It was rebuilt by Henry Chaddeseden, Archdeacon of Leicester, around 1357. The tall and spacious chancel running from its nave and aisle, dates from this period. It west tower is Perpendicular in style with its big west door and window. Restoration work on the chancel was carried out in 1857 by G. Place.
The church contains a rood screen and an unusual chalice shaped font, believed to be over 600 years old. There are monuments to the Wilmot family who were local landlords. In the church yard is a small mound, where 6 almshouses use to stand. They had been founded by Robert Wilmot. The family lived at Chaddesden Hall, which was demolished in the 1920s when the Wilmot family sold its estate. The grounds are a well used park, which contains a paddling pool and childrens play area as well as facilities for sports like cricket and golf.
Redevelopment
Derby acquired much of the land when it came up for sale and started to build houses on it. The shopping area on Nottingham Road was developed around the same time, as was Chaddesden Park Hotel.
St. Mark's Church on Francis Street was built in 1938 by Naylor & Sale, and St. Philip's Church on Taddington Road was built in 1955 by S.W. Milburn to service an ever-expanding population. Chaddesden soon became the largest suburb of Derby.
The lodge and the entrance to the cemetery on Nottingham Road was designed by H.I. Stevens around 1854. The Wilmot family name still appears in the names of local businesses.
Derby was granted city status in 1977.
Culture
The youth of Chaddesden are usually referred to as Chaddites. The culture in Chaddesden can vary wildly between areas. There is only half a mile between Sussex Circus which has featured on TV due to its exessive youth violence and other areas which are amongst the most pleasant in Derby.
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