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thompski
07-07-2009, 10:27 PM
Back in the 1930s Derby County Borough Council as it was then known conceived a plan to completely redevelop the towns riverside with new buildings and landscaping. The scheme was designed by borough Architect Charles Aslin.

Derby's combined police station and magistrates court was one of the parts of the development. This was extended in 1966. The entire complex closed in 2002, the listed 1930s structure has remained in superb condition whilst the 1960s part has deteriorated quite badly. That said both were rather interesting.

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The 1930s building

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The extension - other then some rooftop views the only really interesting feature was the WB1400 sitting forgotten in a dark corner

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thompski
08-07-2009, 11:45 AM
Strange that the 30s part is in better nick than the 60s, guess they don't make 'em like they used to.

The 1930s bit is grade II listed and the developers are retaining it, the 1960s bit attracts all the smackheads and emo kids from the adjacent park and seems to be constantly boarded up or ripped open depending on which day of the week :)


Great stuff, Amazing to see the Wb1400, most were scrapped when the siren network was dispanded in 95.

I can imagine those would be greatly valued to some people, unfortunately it'll probably be sitting in a pile of rubble before long.