Published Research
Published Research
New research will be published here from time to time. Research papers published here will need to go through our review process. please contact dvmwhs@derbyshire.gov.uk or visit our the Evaluation Process for Interpretative Material section of the DVMWHS Management Plan for more information.
Swainsley Farm (formerly known as Swainsleywood Farm) - A short study of the significance of the farmstead by Alex Gilbert
A short report to assist in a greater appreciation of the significance of the farmstead and, in particular, its contribution towards the Outstanding Universal Value of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
Waterpower in the Derbyshire Derwent Catchment
A PhD thesis, completed by Dr Ian Jackson (December 2024), investigating the lessons to be learnt from the past harnessing of waterpower, particularly during the Georgian period, to unlock the hydroelectric potential within the Derbyshire Derwent catchment to support community climate change mitigation efforts.
Global Cotton Connections
A summary of the Global Cotton Connections and Legacy Makers projects by Dr Susanne Seymour looking at the Derwent Valley Mills and Transatlantic Slavery.
Charted Territory
Find out how to access all the digitised historic maps of the Derwent Valley to help you with your research
The London Mothers Research
The London Mothers at Willersley Castle Research by Heidi Luker, as part of the Great Place Scheme, funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England
Mill workers grave markers at St Matthew’s Church
This is a biographical study of mill workers commemorated on grave markers at St Matthew’s church Darley Abbey by a team of volunteers with Bright Ideas Nottingham and Dr Stephen Walker.
Darley Abbey Mills Strike September 1917 to January 1918
Detailing the women factory workers strike from the Walter Evans Co. Ltd. mills by Hazel Thomson and Anna Bourke
Industrial Folkways
Exploring how industrialisation transformed folk traditions in and around the Derwent Valley during the 1700s and 1800s by Dr Kirsten Leach
Cromford 1841
Stephen Hill pulls together information from the 1841 Census and Tithe Award records to build a better picture of who lived where and the social demographic of Cromford at that time.
Willersley Castle Research
Willersley Castle research paper produced by Barry Joyce and Doreen Buxton with the assistance of David Hool on the history of this important former Arkwright residence
Oakhill and The Vicarage Research
Oakhill and The Vicarage Research produced by Barry Joyce, with assistance by Doreen Buxton and David Hool
Rock House Research
Rock House Research paper by David Hool, Doreen Buxton, Barry Joyce and Andrew Barber on this former Arkwright residence. Thanks to the owners and residents who made the investigations possible.
PROTHEGO
The PROTection of European Cultural HEritage from GeOhazards) project: application of innovative EO techniques for geohazards assessment in the Derwent Valley Mills WHS.
Darley Abbey Ice House Excavation
Darley Abbey Historical Group information about the Ice House Excavation
Climate Change Research Project
The landscapes of Derbyshire bear witness to changes in the earth’s climate, but in recent years these natural cycles of change have been disrupted by the impact of industrialisation and spiralling fossil fuel consumption. It is now acknowledged that greenhouse gas emissions are causing irrevocable changes to our climate system.
Enlightenment
'Enlightenment! Derbyshire Setting the Pace in the 18th Century', was a partnership between Buxton Museum & Art Gallery, Derby Museums & Art Gallery and Strutt's North Mill, Belper.
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Bibliography
The select bibliography which follows has been confined in its scope to manuscript sources and printed material which illuminate the history and conservation of the nominated site. It does not include the wider ranging literature or works of fiction.
Other Books and Publications
Here are some of the books and publications written by our experts and partner organisations which are available to purchase
Derwent Valley Mills Educational Trust Books
Derwent Valley Mills Educational Trust has undertaken to publish a number of books which help people to interpret the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.