Bench at historic site dedicated to evacuee

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 10th May 2024

A bench at a historic site in Derbyshire has been dedicated in memory of a war-time evacuee from London. The dedication of the seat to Vic Nagle at Wingfield Station follows the recent restoration of the historic site which was completed l [...]

Filming at station ahead of celebrations

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 7th May 2024

Filming has been taking place at a heritage site in Derbyshire ahead of anniversary celebrations. The Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust (DHBT) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and filming has been taking place at Wingfield S [...]

Heritage site set to be part of national celebrations

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 2nd May 2024

A heritage site in Derbyshire is set to be a part of national celebrations next year. The Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust, which looks after Wingfield Station near Alfreton, has been in talks about the site being a part of the 2025 cel [...]

Residents to take to the polls for new regional mayor

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 1st May 2024

Residents across Derbyshire are set to take to the polls tomorrow (Thursday, May 2) to vote for the very first East Midlands Mayor. They will also be asked to vote for the county’s next Police and Crime Commissioner, while there will also [...]

Round-up of planning applications for the DE55 area in March 2024

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 18th April 2024

A number of planning applications have been submitted to the three local authorities which cover our area during the month of March. [...]

Model work at Derbyshire heritage site

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 9th April 2024

Work is being carried out to create a model railway of a historic site in Derbyshire. The miniature model of the recently restored Wingfield railway station and its lines is being created by the team at Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust. [...]

New heritage projects thanks to lottery funding

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 2nd April 2024

The Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust (DHBT) is looking to identify hundreds of endangered buildings, and draw in new volunteers, thanks to the latest funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The DHBT, which is celebrating its 50 [...]

Summer tours at Derbyshire heritage site

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 29th March 2024

Summer tours are being offered at a heritage site in Derbyshire. The guided tours are being staged at the recently restored Wingfield Station near Alfreton. The informative events are being hosted by the Derbyshire Historic Building Trust [...]

Wingfield Station Guided Tours

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 27th March 2024

Summer tours are being offered at a heritage site in Derbyshire. The guided tours are being staged at the recently restored Wingfield Station near Alfreton. The informative events are being hosted by the Derbyshire Historic Building T [...]

Before and after pictures of restored station benches

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 23rd February 2024

Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust has unveiled before and after photos of two recently restored railway station benches. The two long seats are currently in place at the recently refurbished Wingfield Station. [...]