Melbourn, in Derbyshire, 7 miles SE. of Derby by rail; pop. 3123. It is noted for its market-gardens, and has some manufactures. Melbourn Hall, formerly seat of Lord Melbourne, belongs to Earl Cowper.
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Chambers's Encyclopaedia, Volume 7: Maltebrun to Pearson, p. 124
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