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Sitwell Street

Dated: 1987
Taken by: Guy Brighouse

At the bottom of the hill was the area known as The Fishpond.  There was a large iron trough with continuous running water, which had never been known to run dry.  It was used by cattle drovers on the way to Derby Market from Dale and Ilkeston.

Guy Brighouse, 1987.

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