There has been a Church here on this site since Saxon times . The original sadly now gone thought to have been founded by Aethelflaed the renowned daughter of Alfred the Great and Lady of the Mercians . How cool founders don't come much better than that ! The Church has been rebuilt several times the oldest part today being the 184 foot 15th century spire . Which can be seen from all around . The nave and chancel were designed by John Carline and built by 1795 . Be prepared when you walk in or the beauty of the East Window by Francis Eginton of Handsworth will knock you off your feet . It is stunning . A portrayal of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary with a theme of Hope . God knows we need some of that today . At a cost of £200 it is copied from a painting by Guido Reni now in Munich . It really is a glorious sight . St Alkmund himself originally was buried in Shropshire before being moved at a later date to Derby . His sarcophagus can be seen at Derby Museum today .