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Trinity Street, DERBY, DE1 2BX

These are examples from a collection of nineteen stainless steel ‘art chairs’ situated nearby. The chairs range from 400mm to 3.5 metres in height and a number of them have bronze artefacts affixed to their seats, i.e. industrial objects including scissors and wooden mallets that have been incorporated into the seat of each chair. The sculptures were commissioned by the development company Compendium Living and created by Denis O’Connor and Bernadine Rutter of Sculpture Works Ltd of Wirksworth Derbyshire to give the area a new identity, creating a visual trail for residents, visitors and commuters. In a recent press release, Denis O’Connor who specialises in the design and fabrication of site-specific ‘landmark’ steel sculptures said: “We were interested in revealing the industrial origins of the site and the ‘traceries’ of a forgotten period in Derby’s industrial heritage and how it influenced the growth of the city. The intention for the artwork is to establish a strong visual narrative, inviting the audience to interact with and investigate the physical artworks. The chairs also symbolise people’s homes now and then.” The Castleward Project has involved the construction of 164 two, three and four bedroomed homes for sale, rent and shared ownership; the construction of 18,750 sq.ft. of commercial (retail and small business) floor-space in twelve individual units; the newly constructed Castleward Boulevard (ahead) that links the railway station and the Intu shopping centre and enhancements such as this square.

Three examples from a collection of nineteen stainless steel ‘art chairs’ situated nearby. The chairs range from 400mm to 3.5 metres in height and a number of them have bronze artefacts affixed to their seats, i.e. industrial objects including scissors and wooden mallets that have been incorporated into the base of each chair. The sculptures were commissioned by the development company Compendium Living and created by Denis O’Connor and Bernadine Rutter of Sculpture Works Ltd of Wirksworth Derbyshire to give the area a new identity, creating a visual trail for residents, visitors and commuters. In a recent press release, Denis O’Connor who specialises in the design and fabrication of site-specific ‘landmark’ steel sculptures said: “We were interested in revealing the industrial origins of the site and the ‘traceries’ of a forgotten period in Derby’s industrial heritage and how it influenced the growth of the city. The intention of the artwork is to establish a strong visual narrative, inviting the audience to interact with and investigate the physical artworks. The chairs also symbolise people’s homes now and then.” The Castleward Project has involved the construction of 164 two, three and four bedroomed homes for sale, rent and shared ownership; the construction of 18,750 sq.ft. of commercial (retail and small business) floor-space in twelve individual units the newly constructed; Castleward Boulevard that links the railway station and the Intu shopping centre and enhancements such as this square with its play area.

New flats being built on Trinity Street, part of the redevelopment of the Castleward area in central Derby.

An example from a collection of nineteen stainless steel ‘art chairs’. The chairs range from 400mm to 3.5 metres in height and a number of them have bronze artefacts affixed to their seats, i.e. industrial objects including scissors and wooden mallets. The sculptures were commissioned by the development company Compendium Living and created by Denis O’Connor and Bernadine Rutter of Sculpture Works Ltd of Wirksworth Derbyshire to give the area a new identity, creating a visual trail for residents, visitors and commuters. In a recent press release, Denis O’Connor who specialises in the design and fabrication of site-specific ‘landmark’ steel sculptures said: “We were interested in revealing the industrial origins of the site and the ‘traceries’ of a forgotten period in Derby’s industrial heritage and how it influenced the growth of the city. The intention for the artwork is to establish a strong visual narrative, inviting the audience to interact with and investigate the physical artworks. The chairs also symbolise people’s homes now and then.” Some of the Castleward Project’s Phase 1 (2013-17) properties are visible on the left whilst a further phase of the remaining construction work is visible in the distance.

Nightingale House on Trinity Street was built in the 1820s, one of only a few houses in Derby built in Regency Villa style. The house was designed by William Smith, who was also the architect of North Parade. In 1904, the house was sold to the trustees of the Royal Derby and Derbyshire Nursing and Sanitary Association and it was run as a private hospital “for nursing and midwifery cases” until it came under the control of the NHS in 1948. At that point it was known as The Nightingale Home for Maternity Cases. It stood empty between 1979-84 until it was reopened as a hospice known as The Nightingale Macmillan Unit (a.k.a. The Nightingale Continuing Care Unit). It has been boarded up since 2009 and is still awaiting redevelopment. The Derbyshire Royal Infirmary once functioned on the opposite side of London Road (ahead).

The Intu shopping complex is a 10 minute walk away behind the photographer and this is a view towards the Derby railway station area. This is an example from a collection of nineteen stainless steel ‘art chairs’. The chairs range from 400mm to 3.5 metres in height and a number of them have bronze artefacts affixed to their seats, i.e. industrial objects including scissors and wooden mallets that have been incorporated into the seat of some of the chairs. The sculptures were commissioned by the development company Compendium Living and created by Denis O’Connor and Bernadine Rutter of Sculpture Works Ltd of Wirksworth Derbyshire to give the area a new identity, creating a visual trail for residents, visitors and commuters. In a recent press release, Denis O’Connor who specialises in the design and fabrication of site-specific ‘landmark’ steel sculptures said: “We were interested in revealing the industrial origins of the site and the ‘traceries’ of a forgotten period in Derby’s industrial heritage and how it influenced the growth of the city. The intention for the artwork is to establish a strong visual narrative, inviting the audience to interact with and investigate the physical artworks. The chairs also symbolise people’s homes now and then.” The Castleward Project has involved the construction of 164 two, three and four bedroomed homes for sale, rent and shared ownership and the construction of 18,750 sq. ft of commercial (retail and small business) floor-space in twelve individual units and an attractive boulevard linking the railway station with the Intu shopping centre, together with enhancements to the vicinity. The half-human and half-duck pictures on the hoarding are accompanied by the phrase "Face the Strange".

This is the main entrance to the former nurses home and training centre. Like some of the Derby Royal Infirmary buildings across the London Road, it is now unused.

This former maternity hospital, near the recently-demolished Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, has a statue of Florence Nightingale over the doorway on Trinity Street.

View towards the southern end of the large Westfield shopping centre. Redevelopment taking place behind the fencing on the right - city centre housing.

Nightingale House on Trinity Street was built in the 1820s, one of only a few houses in Derby built in Regency Villa style although it was evidently extended at some point. The house was designed by William Smith, who was also the architect of North Parade. In 1904, the house was sold to the trustees of the Royal Derby and Derbyshire Nursing and Sanitary Association and it was run as a private hospital “for nursing and midwifery cases” until it came under the wing of the NHS in 1948. At that point it was renamed the Nightingale Home for Maternity Cases. It finally closed in 1979 and stood empty for five years until it was reopened as a hospice called The Nightingale Macmillan Unit in 1984. In has been closed boarded up since 2009 and is awaiting sensitive redevelopment.