Cathedral Church Of All Saints

The Cathedral Church of All Saints, originally a collegiate church, was elevated to cathedral status when the Diocese of Derby was created in 1927. The building features a tall late Perpendicular stone west tower, which dates back to the early 16th century. The main body of the church, constructed around 1725, showcases a classical design by James Gibbs, characterized by five semi-circular headed windows on each side, distinctive Gibbs rustication, and coupled pilasters between a balustraded parapet.

Inside, the church has a spacious layout that includes broad nave aisles, chancel chapels, a gallery, and an organ loft at the west end. The east end was extended in 1972 with the addition of a retro-choir designed by Sebastian Comper, which features a classical style baldachino. Notable interior elements include splendid wrought iron screens, partly renewed and restored, across the nave and aisles, crafted by William Bakewell. The chancel chapel windows contain modern stained glass by Ceri Richards.

The church houses several significant monuments, including one in the south chancel chapel (also known as the Cavendish Chapel) dedicated to Elizabeth Countess of Shrewsbury, known as 'Bess of Hardwick' (1607), and another to Caroline Countess of Bessborough (1760) by Rysbrack, along with her husband, the 2nd Earl (1793) by Nollekens. In the north aisle, there are monuments to Thomas Chambers (1726) and his wife (1735) by Roubiliac, Richard Bateman (1822) by Chantrey, and Mary Elizabeth Chichester (1830) by Sir Richard Westmacott.

The Cathedral Church of All Saints, along with Nos 9 to 11 (consecutive), Nos 15 to 17 (consecutive), No 2 Amen Alley, No 1 Queen Street, and Nos 1 and 3 College Place, forms a group of listed buildings.