Repton

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Repton is a small village in Derbyshire between Derby and Burton-upon-Trent, situated at the edge of the River Trent floodplain.

It was briefly the capital of the kingdom of Mercia, one of the early kingdoms within the British Isles. Later the capital moved south to Tamworth. Christianity was reintroduced to the Midlands at Repton, where the Mercian royal family, under Peada were converted to Christianity in 653. Soon a double abbey under an Abbess had been constructed.

The centre of the village is dominated by the Church of Saint Wystan, which is notable for its Saxon crypt. Built in the 8th century, the Repton crypt was to serve as a mausoleum for the Mercian royal family. Wystan was a prince of Mercia who was murdered by his uncle in 850, under the reign of King Wiglaf. His remains were buried in the crypt at Repton and miracles were ascribed to them. Repton proceeded to become a place of pilgrimage, and Wystan was later sanctified and then became the patron Saint of the church.

Remains of a priory founded in 1172 have been incorporated into the buildings of Repton School, a public school established in 1557.

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Pubs

There are currently 3 pubs open in the village and a branch of the Royal British Legion. The Bull's Head is currently closed (November 2005) with a re-opening planned for February 2006.

  • Mount Pleasant - a "steak and chips" kind of place with excellent food thanks to a great chef.
  • Red Lion - perhaps more expensive than the rest, but busy all the same.
  • The Boot - more of a traditional drinker's pub, with a rowdy bar and no-smoking lounge.

The Legion (or leg-iron?) is a family-oriented establishment with snooker tables and a long walk from the front door to the bar that feels more like the green mile for newcomers.

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