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The DRI photographed from London Road around 1989

The DRI is a commonly-used abbreviation for the name Derbyshire Royal Infirmary.

It originally opened in 1810 on land formerly part of the Castlefields estate.

The hospital was rebuilt in 1891 and Queen Victoria laid the foundation stone on May 21.

The Duke of Devonshire unveiled the statue of Florence Nightingale at the DRI, on the 12 June 1914.

Today the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary site covers an area of some 30 acres incorporating both new and old buildings.

It is the sole accident-receiving centre for Southern Derbyshire and operates the rapid response Flying Squad vehicles.

A 108-bed extension has been opened on the site to accommodate patients from the Grove Hospital in Shardlow.

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