Events

Dudley Fowkes – The Industrial Archaeology of North East Derbyshire
Thursday 16th March at 7.30pm
From the industrial archaeology point of view, North East Derbyshire is an area of more than passing interest: a whole spectrum of sites exist within the area from the remains of basic early agricultural processing industries through to structures associated with abandoned modern transport and public utilities. Settlements such as New Bolsover and Cresswell Colliery Village are arguably of modern significance. This talk will provide an overview of the wealth of industrial archaeology this area offers.

Rolls Royce Enthusiasts’ Club Car Rally
Sunday 19th March 2006
Over 20 classic cars will be on show in the Mill Yard from 10am.

Barrie Trinder – An Evening of World
War Experiences: The Industrial Archaeology of World War II
Saturday 8th April
6.30pm for the meal, 7.30pm for the lecture Eat their food and learn about their buildings, machines and landscapes! The two world wars have been portrayed as the most potent engines of social change in 20th Century Britain. This lecture will consider the artefacts, images, structures, sites and landscape that provide evidence of some of the social and economic changes that occurred in Britain between1939 and 1945, and their long-term consequences considering among others the Royal Ordnance Factories, and the adaption of the railway system to wartime conditions. Dr Barrie Trinder, social historian and industrial archaeologist, was first drawn to Cromford by the Arkwright Festival in1971 and has subsequently written about the Derwent Valley in several books including The Making of the Industrial Landscape.
Before the lecture you are invited to join Barrie Trinder in the Cromford Mill Restaurant at 6.30pm for a War time Supper based on the recipes of the period but not the ration book portions.

The MG Car Club Gathering
Sunday 9th April throughout the day
MG owners will be showing their cars in the yard and car park throughout the day.

A Tour of Claytons of Chesterfield
Saturday 29th April 2006 at 1.30pm
Claytons of Chesterfield have been established for over 160
years and through the marriage of experience and technology,
have become leaders in the business of high quality tanning and leather manufacture. Witness first hand the various stages of production from raw hide to the finished article in the warehouse on this fascinating tour.
Meet at the entrance opposite Autofit Garage Joseph Claytons and Son, Clayton Street Tannery, Chesterfield S41 0DU

Edensor Model Village with Angus Watson
Wednesday 24th May at 7.00pm
Pevsner wrote “The Village of Edensor was removed from its original to its present site between 1838 and 1842.” But was it? Did the 6th Duke of Devonshire build it merely for amusement? Join Angus Watson to try and answer these and other questions. This tour is always extremely popular and tour participants are restricted so booking in advance is essential
Meet at Edensor Green. Parking is limited in Edensor, so we ask that participants try to share transport.

Bradbourne – An Historical Landscape
Wednesday 14th June at 7.00pm
Join a fascinating guided walk with the County Archaeologist
Dave Barratt.
Meet at Bradbourne Church. Numbers for this tour are restricted so booking is essential.

Wirksworth Schools, Chapels, Churches and Cemeteries
Wednesday 5th July at 7.00pm
By 1800 Wirksworth had demonstrated its growing independence from the Church of England with the development of nonconformity. The 19th Century saw the process accelerating, but also witnessed a revitalised Church of England endeavouring to rebuild its former
power base. A unique opportunity to partake in this extensive tour with David Hool.
The tour takes approximately two and a half hours starting in the Market Place

A Tour of the Lafarge Hope Cement Works
Wednesday 9th August at 2.00pm
A cement works has operated in Hope since 1929.One of the UK’s largest cement factories Lafarge Cement has a capacity to make up to 1.3 million tonnes of cement a year. Follow the highly skilled work force through the cement making process, from raw material preparation through to the final product.
Sturdy footwear recommended.

The National Parks of England and Wales – A lecture by Peter Ward
Wednesday 20th September at 7.00pm at Cromford Mill
This talk will take a look at the twelve National Parks that we currently have in England and Wales, considering what they are, why they are so special and why we need to protect them. As well as the strengths and opportunities presented by them, it will also consider some of the issues and threats that face them and look at what is being done to protect these very special areas of landscape, it will also explain the work of the Council for National Parks, a small campaigning charity that works to protect and enhance our National Parks.

Heritage Open Days 2006
7th-10th September
Four days packed with talks and tours on a wide range of local heritage issues.

Places are limited and must be booked in advance through the Visitor Services Department at the Shop in the Yard. Please call 01629 823256.

Registered Charity No: 515526

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