North East Derbyshire
Properties and events in North East Derbyshire
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Eckington connections: past lines
This lively guided exhibition shows how this ancient Derbyshire market town became a superbly well-connected industrial centre as its mining and metal working industries thrived in the 18th and 19th centuries only to decline in the 20th.
Eckington: Walking our Connections
A guided walk from our Past Lines exhibition at Eckington Library out onto land once crossed by the Penny engine line, Setcup tramway and the Chesterfield canal. Visit the site of the Eckington station and enter Renishaw Hall gardens for a tour.
Eckington Church: Bells and History
Eckington Parish Church is one of the region's most ancient churches and a centre for bell-ringing. Explore both with guided church tours, morning visits to the bellringing chamber and a special handbell ringing performance in the afternoon.
Discover the history of our Church and the people associated with it
Discover the history & secrets of this beautiful Grade 1 listed medieval church, 'meet' local celebrities from the past incl. Thomas Linacre, Henry VIII's Royal Physician. With activities & refreshments in the Schoolroom , there's something for all.