While the inventor’s names like Jedediah Strutt have been remembered, the stories of the workers at the mills — the actual backbone of the Industrial Revolution — have been largely overlooked. At Strutt’s North Mill, hundreds of workers, ranging from children as...
In 1803, disaster struck Strutt’s North Mill when a devastating fire razed the building to the ground. However, this led the genius engineer and son of Jedediah, William Strutt, to develop a new design for the mill. With cast iron beams, brickwork arches, and...
Are you looking to visit the lovely market town of Belper this year? Well, you’re in for a treat! Belper offers plenty of things to do on a visit that are sure to make it enjoyable for adults, children and even historians, from exploring its rich industrial heritage...
Belper North Mill Trust will retain a presence at the North Mill and offer guided tours to the public from April 2023. Following the loss of Amber Valley Borough Council grant funding the Trust was forced to close its museum on 30 September 2022. This has implications...
Position Statement – Belper North Mill Trust – September 2022 Who are Belper North Mill Trust? The Trust is a registered charity and is run by Trustees with the support of an experienced and committed volunteer base and two part time staff. We aim to...
Position Statement – Belper North Mill Trust – April 2022 Who are Belper North Mill Trust? The Trust is a registered charity and is run by Trustees with the support of an experienced and committed volunteer base and two part time staff. We aim to celebrate,...
Who are Belper North Mill Trust? The Trust is a registered charity and is run by Trustees with the support of an experienced and committed volunteer base and two part time staff. We aim to celebrate, interpret and educate about the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage...
