32, Friar Gate, Derby
Friar Gate has many fine buildings dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. These would have been town houses for wealthy people but are now mainly used as shops or offices. Number 32 is very typical of a Georgian (18th century) building. It has a regular pattern of windows. The doorway is placed in the centre and is classical in style with columns on either side and a pediment above. There is a parapet to hide the roof. The bridge carrying the railway into Derby cut right through Friar gate in 1878 and can be seen very close to this house.
