Places of Interest in Wirksworth
| North End Mills | ||
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In 1805 the land on which North End Mills now stands was bought by the husband of
Susannah Arkwright, the daughter of Sir Richard Arkwright. This acted as a catalyst for industry. The 1860's the Mills were the Swan Public House. In 1881,
the Mill was a steam driven sawmill. 1887 saw the Haarlem Tape Company manufacture 800 miles of red tape per week and during the war, the Mills were used by the Home Guard. Customers can also enjoy a break in our refreshment and childrens play area which is adjacent to the working display and exhibition which relives North End Mills colourful past. |
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| Visit our Factory Shop | Open 9am - 5pm 7 days a week. Late night Thursday until 8.00pm Open all Bank Holidays except Christmas and New Year. |
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| The Heritage Centre | ||
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The Story of Wirksworth encompasses the history of the town from prehistoric times to the modern day. The prosperity of the town was built on lead mining which declined in the nineteenth century. Quarrying and the manufacture of tape then became the principal occupations which have only recently died out. The Heritage and Visitor Centre shows through numerous exhibits and hands on experiences how the town and surrounding area has grown over the last two thousand years. Come and spend some time re-living the experiences and customs of this quaint little town. |
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| Visit our website | Open 10.30 - 16.30 Wednesday - Sunday. Easter Friday - September 30th. 2005 Admission £3.00, OAP £2.00, Children £1.00. |
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| Wyvern Railway | ||
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The railway between Wirksworth and Duffield, on the Midland Main Line, is being re-opened by the volunteers of the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, to provide a heritage and community railway service for tourists and local people alike. The first section of the rebuilt line is already open and heritage trains run every weekend during the year, and daily during the summer months. |
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| Click the image to enter the Wyvern Railway commercial website |
Click the image to enter the Wyvern Railway tourist website |