Butterley
| Butterley | |
|---|---|
 Butterley - works entrance | |
| 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 near to Ripley (where the population is included). 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 F.C., 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
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