Belper has always been a town built on community. Mills, markets, music… and pubs. Plenty of pubs. Walk through the…
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Should We Be Doing More with Derbyshire’s Canals? A Journey Through Past, Present and Possibility
Derbyshire’s canals were once the arteries of the Industrial Revolution, powering the county’s mills, mines and markets. Today, they’re quieter…
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Once Loved, Now Locked: The Lost Freedom to Roam Wingfield Manor
“Health & Safety” – or Just an Excuse? Perched high above the Amber Valley, Wingfield Manor once stood as more…
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Do You Miss the American Adventure?
Once upon a time in Derbyshire, nestled near Shipley Lake, stood a theme park that defined childhoods and school holidays…
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The Bleaklow Bomber: A Haunting Hike Through History in Derbyshire’s High Moor
Deep in the heart of Derbyshire’s Peak District, high on the windswept moorland near Bleaklow Head, lie the twisted remains…
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This is Bananas – It’s from Derbyshire
The Cavendish Banana: From Derbyshire Greenhouse to Global Fame Next time you peel a banana, take a moment. That smooth,…
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The Rise and Fall of Coal Mining in Derbyshire – And Could It Rise Again?
For centuries, coal mining formed the beating heart of Derbyshire’s identity. Beneath its rolling hills and rugged moorland lay rich…
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Did “Rock-a-bye Baby” Start Here In Derbyshire?
The Story of Betty Kenny’s Tree – A Derbyshire Legend in Shining Cliff Woods Hidden deep in the enchanting Shining…
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The Grave of Little John
A Giant Tale in the Heart of Derbyshire In the quiet village of Hathersage, tucked within the Peak District’s stunning…
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The Intercity 125: The Pride of Derby and British Rail
Image from a postcard 1980 The city of Derby, a place intertwined with Britain’s rich railway heritage. One of the…
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