Welcome to The History of Derby
Since June 22nd I have been working tirelessly on my website, The History of Derby. The history of Derby is like no other, from a mining town to a mountain bike town. I used primary and secondary sources, newspaper clippings and museums. Hope you like it.
Acknowledgement
I would like to pay my respect to the traditional custodians of this land, Tasmania Lutruwita and my home Launceston Tyerrernotepanne and Derby on Pyemmairrener land, where my project is based.
The History of Derby
Derby, 1898 a boom mining town in northeast Tasmania.
The 4th of April 1929[4] disaster hits! The Briseis dam bursts! Sadly, fourteen people died. Including one family of five sitting down at a table eating.
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Fast forwards to 2015. World trail offers to try to revive Derby by building a mountain biking trail network.
2023, World trail succeeded in reviving derby with mountain biking. the now world-famous blue derby network has hosted the Enduro three times.
Into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.
John Muir
