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BELPER IN THE FRAME – ILLUSTRATIONS AND MAPS – BELPER 250 (FULLY BOOKED)
First in a series of six talks by Adrian Farmer, looking at the past 250 years in Belper through historic images. The first concentrates on illustrations and maps, mostly from before the age of photography. Venue: No.28, Market Place, Belper Time: 6pm Cost: Entry £5.Pay on the door. Booking essential: This event it fully booked – […]
WHO WAS JEDEDIAH STRUTT? BELPER 250
A talk by Dr Rosemary Annable. It is 300 years since the birth of the man who funded Richard Arkwright at Cromford and built waterpowered cotton mills in Belper. Early histories depicted Jedediah as a ‘self-made man’ whose early life chimed perfectly with the values of self-reliance, self-improvement, moral fortitude and the benefits of an […]
ANTIQUES EMPORIUM – CROMFORD MILLS
The Antiques Emporium Clearance Event offers a wide and varied selection of unrestored pieces, surplus stock, and affordable finds—perfect for those who enjoy the thrill of discovery. Set within the historic surroundings of Cromford Mills, the event provides a characterful backdrop for browsing antiques and uncovering hidden gems. Taking place over two days in Building […]
PRESERVING BELPER’S INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE – BELPER 250
A project coordinated by Belper Historical Society (BHS), aiming to engage with communities in and around Belper who may have relatives who worked in the many Belper factories and have treasures hidden away in cupboards and dusty attics. Volunteer BHS ‘curators’ will help to collect, organise and preserve factory-related photographs, documents and artefacts, creating virtual […]
THE LOST STRUTT HOUSES – BELPER 250 (BHS Members Only)
A talk for Belper Historical Society by Adrian Farmer. Sadly, some of the key homes of the Strutt family, who built and owned the Belper and Milford Cotton Mills, were lost in the 20th century, and others were repurposed, including properties in Scotland and Wales. Adrian takes a look back at these properties, and what […]
FORGE DAY AT HIGH PEAK JUNCTION RAILWAY WORKSHOPS
Have-a-go at being a blacksmith in the oldest railway workshop in the world! Learn basic blacksmithing techniques and make a poker or a toasting fork for you to take home. Venue: High Peak Junction Visitor Centre, DE4 5AA (signposted from the A6 at Cromford) Time: 10.30am – 4pm Cost: £20 per item Booking: Essential via 01629 533298. Participants […]
BLACKSMITH FORGE DAY AT HIGH PEAK JUNCTION WORKSHOP
Have-a-go at being a blacksmith in the oldest railway workshop in the world! Learn basic blacksmithing techniques and make a poker or a toasting fork for you to take home. Venue: High Peak Junction Visitor Centre, DE4 5AA (signposted from the A6 at Cromford) Time: 11am – 4pm Cost: £20 per item Booking: Essential via […]
THE FAB 4 – ST PETER’S CHURCH, BELPER
Celebrating the music of The Beatles & the birthday of George Harrison. The soundtrack of millions is brought to life by The Fab 4. This superb Nottingham-based Beatles tribute band is held in high regard by die-hard Beatle fans the length and breadth of Britain. The Fab 4 are one of the worlds premier Beatle […]
ACCIDENTS AT THE STRUTT MILLS – BELPER 250
Talk by Trevor Lightfoot, the first in a series of five from the Belper North Mill Trust. How dangerous was it to work in the Strutt mills in Belper and Milford? Taken from the Strutt’s own accident book and contemporary newspaper reports, the talk delves into the facts and figures of the risks of working […]
