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STANDING IN THIS PLACE EXHIBITION AT MASSON MILLS TEXTILE MUSEUM
Standing in This Place is an ambitious new sculpture which gives representation to the underrepresented, give voice and recognition to the contributions of thousands of unnamed women who were the driving forces behind the East Midlands cotton textile industry during Industrialisation. A life-size bronze statue representing a white mill worker/lace maker, and a black enslaved […]
NIGHTLIGHT LULLABIES EXHIBITION (Including BSL)
Sit on a glowing crescent moon, lie beneath a giant rotating mobile, listen to lullabies and watch a bedtime story told in British Sign Language. Nightlight Lullabies explores the universal experience of parenting and how we soothe our babies to sleep. This installation has been inspired by workshops with parents and families, including collaborations with […]
TEXTILE TRAIL WITH DERBY MUSEUMS
Explore the heritage of Textiles and Fashion in Derby and Derbyshire, with the Derby Museums trail. Their woolly hats will guide you to the collections and stories across all three museums in Derby (can be started at any site) where you can collect the letters to work out the mystery word! Venue: All three Derby […]
STANDING IN THIS PLACE EXHIBITION AT MASSON MILLS TEXTILE MUSEUM
Standing in This Place is an ambitious new sculpture which gives representation to the underrepresented, give voice and recognition to the contributions of thousands of unnamed women who were the driving forces behind the East Midlands cotton textile industry during Industrialisation. A life-size bronze statue representing a white mill worker/lace maker, and a black enslaved […]
TEXTILE TRAIL WITH DERBY MUSEUMS
Explore the heritage of Textiles and Fashion in Derby and Derbyshire, with the Derby Museums trail. Their woolly hats will guide you to the collections and stories across all three museums in Derby (can be started at any site) where you can collect the letters to work out the mystery word! Venue: All three Derby […]
CROMFORD MILLS ANTIQUES AND VINTAGE FAIR
Cromford Mills Antiques Fair is the ideal chance to browse quality antiques, relics and vintage collectables. Venue: Cromford Mills Time: 9am – 4pm Cost: Free to enter More details: Visit Cromford Mills event page Interested in a stall? Please contact events@arkwrightsociety.org.uk for more information.
BELPER IN WAR TIME HERITAGE WALK
It’s 107 years after the Armistice that ended the large scale fighting in the Great War. The world wars resulted in huge mobilisations of people and material that affected everywhere and everyone in this country and beyond. It caused rapid and often destructive social, economic and political change. Belper was no exception and in a […]
CROMFORD MILLS MAKER’S MARKET
A marvellous Maker’s market showcasing artisans, local producers and craftspeople with a focus on handmade products of quality. This regular market runs 10am-4pm each third Sunday of the month in Arkwright’s historic mill yard, (Feb-Nov), Cromford Mills. Venue: Cromford Mills Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: Free to enter More information: Cromford Mills event pages Interested in a stall? Please […]
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 […]
