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Mickleover has kept much of its old village character

Mickleover is just south west of the city of Derby but still has a village feel.

The village is stretched out along Uttoxeter Road and the centre for shopping can be found opposite the Community Centre.

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The Old Hall in Orchard Street is thought to be the oldest building in the village and legend has it that Oliver Cromwell stayed there during the civil war.

The Community Centre today used to be a National school for Boys and Girls in 1881.

The Nags Head pub where the bus is parked used to have an old railway carriage in its garden.

Mickleover Sports Football Club was originally founded in 1948. For the next 44 years they were the longest serving members of that league.

The Parish Church of All Saints is early 14th Century but most of it was restored in the late 19th century.

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The village of Mickleover is stretched out along the main Uttoxeter Road.

It is 2 miles outside of Derby and despite the main supermarket in the village, the Old Market Place and Orchard Street around The Square means that the village retains its old character.

In 1968, the boundary of the city of Derby was extended and absorbed the village.

All Saints church in Mickleover

Some of the buildings in the village are attractive and full of character.

Mickleover Manor is hidden by a long wall. It was let out as a private prep school for a number of years and has since been used as a hospital for the elderly.

The Great Northern Railway which arrived in 1876, meant the number of houses expanded in the village which has continued ever since, and Mickleover station is now over a mile from the centre of the village.

Apple recipes from Mickleover WI

Maybe they have a lot of apple trees in Mickleover - or maybe they don't.

Chris Thomas and Chris Black taste-test the recipes

Either way, Micklover WI members seem pretty keen on cooking with them and had no hesitation in coming forward with their favourite apple recipes for you to try.

Chris Thomas, Elizabeth Norris and Chris Black all wanted to share their recipes with you.

So take a look at them and try them for yourself!

Apple recipes

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