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Field to Fashion: from sheep to the clothes you wear
Ever wondered where your clothes really come from? Step into Field to Fashion to discover an extraordinary story of transformation. Through this exhibition, you will explore the journey of raw British fleece from sheep farming into fibre, you’ll see how people create the clothes you cherish and may even take for granted. Thanks to British Wool, you’ll […]
WRIGHT OF DERBY: FROM THE SHADOWS EXHIBITION
In an interplay of light and darkness, Joseph Wright of Derby conjures sublime pictures of discovery and learning. Wright of Derby: From the Shadows is the first major exhibition dedicated to the British artist’s ‘candlelight’ paintings. Join us as we celebrate and look again at his most admired works. Venue: Derby Museum and Art Gallery Time: Please see […]
Field to Fashion: from sheep to the clothes you wear
Ever wondered where your clothes really come from? Step into Field to Fashion to discover an extraordinary story of transformation. Through this exhibition, you will explore the journey of raw British fleece from sheep farming into fibre, you’ll see how people create the clothes you cherish and may even take for granted. Thanks to British Wool, you’ll […]
WRIGHT OF DERBY: FROM THE SHADOWS EXHIBITION
In an interplay of light and darkness, Joseph Wright of Derby conjures sublime pictures of discovery and learning. Wright of Derby: From the Shadows is the first major exhibition dedicated to the British artist’s ‘candlelight’ paintings. Join us as we celebrate and look again at his most admired works. Venue: Derby Museum and Art Gallery Time: Please see […]
MORE BELPER CHANNELS, WALK
Belper has an amazing network of picturesque footways that are hidden, often overlooked and are of huge historical interest. Join your guide on this 4km (2.5 mile) walk as you explore these hidden channels. Includes field paths. Stout footwear and waterproof gear recommended. Venue: Belper Market Place Time: 11am – 1pm Cost: Adults £7.86, Children […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPEN (IN STEAM)
Experience the power of this great steam engine. The heat of the boilers, the smell of the grease and power of the wave as tons of water are pumped from the River Derwent into the Cromford Canal. It is open today and in steam thanks to Middleton Top and Leawood Pump Volunteer group. Venue: Leawood Pumphouse, Cromford […]
CELEBRATE BELPER (AND DERBYSHIRE) – BELPER 250
An evening of live music, exclusive videos and monologues celebrating Belper and its surrounds. Featuring “The Belper VC” (A new film telling the story of Charles Edwin StoneVC MM with John Tams) Mark Gwynne Jones (Performance Poet), Rakestone, Little Sparrow live music including “The Derwent”, and Alison Uttley’s Derbyshire Childhoood. Venue: St Peter’s Church, Belper, Chesterfield […]
BELPER AT WAR WALK – BELPER 250
People tend not to associate Belper with military history, so it usually comes as a surprise just how much the town actually has. This three-hour walk around the town tells the story of Belper’s military history, from the 1700s and the steps taken by the Strutts to protect the mills, to the 20th Century and […]
MIDDLETON TOP WINDING ENGINE OPERATING DAY
See the world’s oldest beam engine of its type in action. Discover how it pulled wagons up and down steep hills on one of the world’s first long distance railways. Venue: Middleton Top, Middleton-By-Wirksworth, DE4 4LS (from the A6 at Cromford, climb the B5036 and follow the signs) Time: 12pm – 4.30pm Cost: £6.00, concessions £3.50, car […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPEN (IN STEAM)
Experience the power of this great steam engine. The heat of the boilers, the smell of the grease and power of the wave as tons of water are pumped from the River Derwent into the Cromford Canal. It is open today and in steam thanks to Middleton Top and Leawood Pump Volunteer group. Venue: Leawood Pumphouse, Cromford […]
DESTINATION BELPER – BELPER 250
Adrian Farmer explores some of the reasons people have come to Belper over the centuries – to find work or start a business, as tourists, as refugees, or to use the wartime firing range. How were they met and treated by the people of Belper? And how did they shape the town of today? Venue: […]
BELPER PUBS PAST AND PRESENT WALK
Step back in time to the Inns and Taverns of the Town to discover their historic past and entertaining stories. This easy to moderate one mile walk includes a mid-point stop at either Crich Brew Co Brewery Tap or The Railway, for an opportunity to purchase refreshments. Lasts approximately two hours. Venue: The Talbot, Belper […]
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: 30 min time slots between 10am and 4.30pm Cost: £25 per […]
SHADY CHARACTERS AND NE’ER DO WELLS – BELPER WALK
A 1.5 mile stroll round the town visiting the haunts of some of Belper’s notorious criminals and other underhand activities. From the Market Place, we visit the first purpose built court house in Belper, through the grounds of St Peter’s Church, then a meander through the homestead to the Triangle, back along the A6 to […]
BLACKSMITH EXPERIENCE DAY – HIGH PEAK JUNCTION RAILWAY WORKSHOP
High Peak Junction’s enthusiast blacksmith will walk you through the creation of a simple metalworking object, such as a barbecue fork, fire poker, or coat hook. Along the way, you’ll learn about the history of blacksmithing, lighting and managing the fire, and all the techniques you need, using the workshop’s original forge and hand-pumped bellows […]
MIDDLETON TOP WINDING ENGINE OPERATING DAY
See the world’s oldest beam engine of its type in action. Discover how it pulled wagons up and down steep hills on one of the world’s first long distance railways. Venue: Middleton Top, Middleton-By-Wirksworth, DE4 4LS (from the A6 at Cromford, climb the B5036 and follow the signs) Time: 12pm – 4.30pm Cost: £6.00, concessions £3.50, car […]
LIFE AS AN 1805 MILL WORKER – BELPER 250
Talk by Mary Wilson, the last in a series of five from the Belper North Mill Trust. Join Mary the 1805 mill worker for a light-hearted journey back in time to hear what she has to say about working at the new Cotton Spinning North Mill built and owned by the Strutt family. You will […]
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: 30 min time slots between 10am and 4.30pm Cost: £25 per […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPEN (STATIC)
Leawood Pumphouse was built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal. It is open to view today thanks to Middleton Top and Leawood Pump Volunteer group. Venue: Leawood Pumphouse, Cromford Canal, Access via High Peak Junction Car Park, Lea Bridge (south of Cromford), Derbyshire, DE4 5AA Time: 12 – 4.30pm Cost: Donations gratefully received. […]
THE BELPER NIGHTWATCHMENT REPORTS – A HALLOWE’EN GHOST WALK – BELPER 250
By Kevin Fegan Presented by Company Blood Community Theatre at Strutts Community Centre Join the Nightwatchman as he patrols the eerie streets of Belper, conjuring up strange characters and ghostly scenes from Belper nightlife in the mid-nineteenth century England. An immersive, promenade performance around Strutts Community Centre on Hallowe’en to celebrate the 250th anniversary of […]
