The Forgotten Workers of Strutt’s North Mill
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 young...
Fire to Innovation: How Strutt’s North Mill Became Fireproof
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 stone...
Top 5 Things to Do in Belper In 2025
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...