University of Derby Campus by Prince Charles in February 2006. A contemporary-styled building for Arts, Design and Technology students on "Markeaton Street" in Derby was formally opened in early November 2007 by Richard Branson. Courses are also run at the Britannia Mill site in Derby and at the St Helena’s Campus in Chesterfield, which was opened in October 2016. A campus also exists in Leek which is part of Buxton & Leek College (which is part of the University of Derby Group) This campus mainly runs Further Education courses, but also runs some degree programmes validated by the University of Derby. The university
Duke of Devonshire Barron. In John Buchan's novel "The Three Hostages" (1924), 'the late Duke of Devonshire' is cited as an epitome of Englishness. This probably refers to the eighth duke. Duke of Devonshire Duke of Devonshire is a title in the Peerage of England held by members of the Cavendish family. This (now the senior) branch of the Cavendish family has been one of the richest British aristocratic families since the 16th century and has been rivalled in political influence perhaps only by the Marquesses of Salisbury and the Earls of Derby. Although modern usage outside of the county itself now rarely