The following pages contain information about the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Denby Directions History Timeline Past Vicars Lowe Memorial Gallery Denby is situated 8 miles north of Derby city and is less than two miles from the Denby Pottery Visitor Centre. Directions to St Mary’s Church. Find out about the history of St Mary’s Church over the last 900 years. The timeline shows the key events over the last 1000 years. The list of previous Vicars and clergy stretches back to the 15th Century. Amongst the many memorials in the Church, the most important is the Lowe Memorial, which is made of Derbyshire alabaster. The ring of six bells is very unusual in a small parish Church. Find out more. Visit the Picture Gallery - St Mary’ the Virgin Church, past and present.