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Cromford Mill
On Sunday 14th April the History Society, its members and friends from Parwich headed to the nearby Cromford Mill where we were treated to a guided tour of the mill and local places of interest associated with the mill and its founder Sir Richard Arkwright. A huge thank you goes out to Parwich’s very own…
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Cromford Mill
Cromford Mill, the world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill, was built in 1771 by Sir Richard Arkwright. Driven by the need for power he searched for a site to build a water powered mill and settled upon Cromford, using the Bonsall Brook and the Cromford Sough.From then until around 1790, he continued to…
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The Saint family
Margaret has contacted the Parwich and District History Society to seek help in tracing more about her family history in Parwich. She has provided the following information based on what she has already established. If anyone has any information that could help Margaret in her ongoing quest please email parwich.history.society@gmail.com and we will pass it…
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Treasure in Parwich
In March 2018 ‘Treasure’ was found by metal detectorists in Parwich at the site of a possible bronze-age barrow. After a long wait owing to the processing, examination and investigation of the finds, and a little thing called the Covid Pandemic, on Tuesday 24th October we were finally able to present our ‘Treasure’ and welcomed…
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Historic Bradbourne
On Saturday 10th September, the Society led a walk of around 3.5 miles around the historic village of Bradbourne and the surrounding areas including Wigber Low. There was a great turn out from Parwich locals and Society members and the weather was stunning. Bradbourne – a brief history When the Romans left the area in…
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Bradbourne Mill
The Water Mill at Bradbourne is the oldest surviving corn mill in Derbyshire. The mill dates back to circa 1180 and here is evidence of Roman occupation at the site. The current buildings have been lovingly restored to showcase how the mill worked. On July 18th 2023, the society visited Bradbourne Mill for a tour…
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Minninglow & Royston Grange Walk
On Sunday 14th May the Society led a guided walk around Minninglow and Royston Grange, taking in and pointing out sites of historical interest along the way. There was a great turn out from the village and surrounding area and the weather was a perfect backdrop for a lovely afternoon. The walk started from the…
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