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Georgian Derbyshire Festival
GEORGIAN DERBYSHIRE FESTIVAL 2023 DERBYSHIRE in the Georgian Era was a place of wonder, of surprises and innovations – a place which attracted the attention of the rich and provided better homes for workers. In the valley of the River Derwent, water was put to work to power the world’s first factories. Further north, the […]
WORLD HERITAGE LANDSCAPES SERIES. 4 BLENHEIM PALACE
To mark 50 years of UNESCO World Heritage, The Gardens Trust are offering a 7 week series to celebrate some of the UK’s World Heritage landscapes. Week 4 Blenheim Palace. Venue: Online talk via Zoom Time: 10-11.30am (recorded session available for 1 week will be sent shortly afterwards) Cost: Individiual sessions cost £5. Or you […]
WHAT DO WE REALLY KNOW ABOUT JEDEDIAH STRUTT?
Very little is known of the family background and early life of Jedediah Strutt. In 19th century histories he wa portrayed as an exemplar of ‘self-improvement’ against the odds of fumble beginnings and an uncaring father. By the 21st century his origins were portrayed as more gentrified. So who was Jedediah Strutt? And who was […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPERATING DAYS – IN STEAM
Experience the power of this great steam engine. The heat of the boilers, the smell of grease and coal and the power of the wave as tons of water are pumped from the River Derwent to the Cromford Canal. Venue: Leawood Pumphouse on the Cromford Canal. (Park at High Peak Junction car park, or enjoy […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPERATING DAYS – IN STEAM
Experience the power of this great steam engine. The heat of the boilers, the smell of grease and coal and the power of the wave as tons of water are pumped from the River Derwent to the Cromford Canal. Venue: Leawood Pumphouse on the Cromford Canal. (Park at High Peak Junction car park, or enjoy […]
AUTUMN CERAMICS FAIR
The Northern Potters Association is delighted to be holding its Autumn Ceramics Fair at this wonderful and historic heritage site. Venue: Cromford Mills Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm Cost: Free. Drop in event More information: Click here An amazing range of all things ceramic, from functional kitchenware, sculpture to ceramic art will be on show. Everyone […]
WORLD HERITAGE LANDSCAPES SERIES. 5 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW
To mark 50 years of UNESCO World Heritage, The Gardens Trust are offering a 7 week series to celebrate some of the UK’s World Heritage landscapes. Week 5 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Venue: Online talk via Zoom Time: 10-11.30am (recorded session available for 1 week will be sent shortly afterwards) Cost: Individiual sessions cost £5. […]
ARTISAN MARKET AND ARKWRIGHT SPINSTERS
A marvellous Artisan Market showcasing local makers, artisans and producers. The market runs each third Sunday of the month in Arkwright’s historic mill yard. Venue: Cromford Mills Time: 10am to 4pm Cost: free to enter No booking required – drop-in event More information: Click here Arkwright Spinsters (Gothic Warehouse) Venue: Gothic Warehouse, Cromford Wharf, Cromford […]
WORLD HERITAGE LANDSCAPES SERIES. 6 STUDLEY ROYAL PARK
To mark 50 years of UNESCO World Heritage, The Gardens Trust are offering a 7 week series to celebrate some of the UK’s World Heritage landscapes. Week 6 Studley Royal Park. Venue: Online talk via Zoom Time: 10-11.30am (recorded session available for 1 week will be sent shortly afterwards) Cost: Individiual sessions cost £5. Or […]
BELPER PUBS PAST AND PRESENT HERITAGE WALK
Step back in time to the Inns and Taverns of the Town to discover their historic past and entertaining stories. Venue: Strutt’s North Mill, Belper Time: 2pm Cost: Adults £6.50, under 16s free Booking: Click here to book tickets This easy one mile walk includes stopping inside a couple of the pubs for an opportunity to […]
WORLD HERITAGE LANDSCAPES SERIES. 7 DERWENT VALLEY MILLS
To mark 50 years of UNESCO World Heritage, The Gardens Trust are offering a 7 week series to celebrate some of the UK’s World Heritage landscapes. Week 7 Derwent Valley Mills. Venue: Online talk via Zoom Time: 10-11.30am (recorded session available for 1 week will be sent shortly afterwards) Cost: Individiual sessions cost £5. Or […]
THE STRUTTS, COTTON TEXTILES AND ENSLAVEMENT: ENSLAVERS AT A DISTANCE, ABOLITIONISTS AT HOME
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Labour History Society with Amber Valley Unite Community present this talk with Speakers Susanne Seymour (Deputy Director of the Institute for the Study of Slavery, University of Nottingham) and Julian Atkinson, Chair NDLHS. Venue: No. 28 Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ Time: 7.30pm Booking: for more information please contact rogerntanner@yahoo.co.uk or visit […]
SHINE A LIGHT – OCTOBER 2023
Providing an after-dark experience for the whole family, Shine A Light will bring together awe-inspiring animations and live musical performances in stunning audio-visual displays centred around the themes of climate change and water. Venue: Cromford Mills Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm Cost and Booking: Tickets available on the gate, on the night of the show. More […]
HIGHLIGHTING HERITAGE: THE PORTABLE ANTIQUITIES SCHEME AND TREASURE IN DERBYSHIRE
In this talk, Meghan King (Finds Liaison Officer for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire) will describe the role of the Finds Liaison Officer, recording small finds by members of the public that are of archaeological interest, and recording and reporting objects which qualify as Treasure. Venue: Number 28 Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ Time: Doors open at […]
SHINE A LIGHT – OCTOBER 2023
Providing an after-dark experience for the whole family, Shine A Light will bring together awe-inspiring animations and live musical performances in stunning audio-visual displays centred around the themes of climate change and water. Venue: Cromford Mills Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm Cost and Booking: Tickets available on the gate, on the night of the show. More […]
SPOOKY TUESDAY
Prepare for Halloween and try your hand at making a large circular knitting cobweb. Take part in a Halloween trail and collect an autumn tree seed to plant and grow. Venue: High Peak Junction Railway Workshops Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: Free drop in any time More information: Download the Derbyshire Countryside Services Events Brochure […]
TALES AND TRICKERY – FOLK STORIES FROM BELPER, HERITAGE WALK
A wander around four stories from the Belper area. Fact and fiction merge together in a Halloween cauldron. Can you tell them apart? Venue: Strutt’s North Mill, Belper Time: 11am Cost: Adults £6.50, children under 16 free Booking: Click here to book A hilly 3.5 mile walk over field paths and roads with hills and […]
