Derby plague of 1665

It has been claimed by some historians[citation needed] that bodies were buried standing upright at St. Peter's Church, Derby, but this legend has been refuted by experts.

[citation needed] Trade was carried out at a Market Stone on Ashbourne Road which leads into the Town Centre.

[citation needed] During the epidemic, trade almost ceased and the population faced possible starvation, as well as a cruel death by infection with the plague.

[citation needed] Market stones took many forms, here we see the stone placed at Friar Gate (formerly Nuns Green) at the northern road into Derby (England).

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The Headless Cross, also known as the "Vinegar Stone" or "Plague Stone" at Friar Gate, Derby, England .