Butterley
| Butterley | |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | SK401517 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | RIPLEY |
| Postcode district | DE5 |
| Police | Derbyshire |
| Fire | Derbyshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
Butterley is a village in the English county of Derbyshire (grid reference SK401517) near to Ripley. It is the site of the Midland Railway Butterley, as well as the old Butterley Brickworks.
Notable Residents
- Sir James Outram - Hero of the Indian Mutiny, was born at Butterley Hall in 1803[1]
- Harry Storer, Sr. was a goalkeeper for Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC, he was born here in 1870[2].
- William Storer, a professional cricketer for Derbyshire, was born here in 1867
References
- ^ Sir James Outram at History of War accessed June 2007
- ^ [Profile on LFC History]
See also
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Butterley.
 | This Derbyshire location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |