The intriguing list of chesterfield facts that might surprise you continues from N-Z alphabetically listed below.
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1. Nicknames.
Chesterfield Football Club are nicknamed the Spireites which is inspired by the crooked spire at the Chesterfield Parish Church. Photo: Chris Brunskill
2. Olave Baden Powell.
Olave St Clair Baden-Powell, Lady Baden-Powell was born on 22 February 1889 in Chesterfield and was the first Chief Guide for Britain and the wife of Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting and Girl Guides. Photo: Chris Lawton.
3. Population.
There are just over 104,000 people living in Chesterfield. And, over 23 million people live within a two hour drive. Photo: Rachel Atkins.
4. Queens Park.
Chesterfield’s main park is best known as the home of Derbyshire County Cricket Club and the ground has enough seating for 7,000 fans. Photo: Google