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Chesterfield
Cestrefeld (Roman for open field near the camp) has been an important and bonefide market town since at least 1165. The town played an important role in the battles of the 1200s and 1600s. Since the 18c it has been the commercial hub of North East Derbyshire with the huge coal deposits in the region.Coal mining has declined considerably and now engineering is the main stay of the town, population now over 75000. Chesterfield is only 5 mins from the M1, 15mins by rail to sheffield, and 2 hours by rail to London.

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