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Civic visit at Derbyshire heritage site

Civic visit at Derbyshire heritage site

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 19th April 2024

A borough mayor has visited a heritage tourist spot in Derbyshire. Amber Valley Borough Council (AVBC) Mayor, councillor Tony Holmes, has been taking a trip back in time to visit the Crich Tramway Village. The visit saw the Mayor take a l [...]
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Model work at Derbyshire heritage site

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. [...]
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New heritage projects thanks to lottery funding

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 [...]
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Summer tours at Derbyshire heritage site

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 [...]
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Electrical supply fault delays tram operation at heritage site

Electrical supply fault delays tram operation at heritage site

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 22nd March 2024

An electrical supply fault is causing delays for the new season of tram operation at a heritage site in Derbyshire. The team at Crich Tramway Village have today made the announcement about the fault and tram operation delay. Families are [...]
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Old photos appeal for milestone year of centre

Old photos appeal for milestone year of centre

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 8th March 2024

The team at a community centre in a Derbyshire village is calling out for old photographs of the venue as part of a milestone year celebration. The Post Mill Centre, which is situated in Market Street, South Normanton, will be celebrating [...]
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Book signing event for new author

Book signing event for new author

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 7th March 2024

A Derbyshire historian is set to launch her debut book. Dannielle Burton, who lives in Alfreton, will be hosting the book launch at Masson Mills in Matlock on Saturday, March 16. Danielle, who is also a history blogger, will be selling an [...]
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Heritage site delays new season opening

Heritage site delays new season opening

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 6th March 2024

A heritage site in Derbyshire has delayed its new season opening date. The team at Crich Tramway Village, home to the National Tramway Museum, has taken the decision to delay opening for the new season due to surrounding road closures and [...]
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Four generations of one family educating Derbyshire

Four generations of one family educating Derbyshire

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 5th March 2024

A Derbyshire tutor is celebrating being the fourth generation of her family who have educated youngsters across the county. While Claire Selby now supports youngsters needing extra tutoring at her centre in Alfreton, she can trace her teac [...]
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Wheels in motion for new season at heritage site

Wheels in motion for new season at heritage site

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 1st March 2024

The wheels are in motion for a new season at a heritage transport site in Derbyshire. Crich Tramway Village was established more than 50 years ago by the Tramway Museum Society and has since developed into a major visitor attraction with m [...]
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