THE past five years or so has seen a quiet architectural revolution in the historic heart of Derby city centre.Slowly but surely, one by one, ugly shop frontages installed in the 60s and 70s have been replaced with stylish Edwardian, Victorian and art deco-style facades.The Strand, The Wardwick, Iron Gate and Sadler Gate have been transformed as part of the City Centre Grant Scheme, funded by Derby City Council and English Heritage.One of the leading lights behind the scheme is architect...
