by Karl Barton
9781916104464
31 May 2022
The Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site spans a 15-mile stretch of Derbyshire’s Derwent Valley, from Matlock in the north to Derby city centre in the south.
The area’s historic and uniquely well-preserved mill complexes, settlements, canals and railways gave birth to the Industrial Revolution in England, and now attract thousands of visitors every year.
The area’s historic and uniquely well-preserved mill complexes, settlements, canals and railways gave birth to the Industrial Revolution in England, and now attract thousands of visitors every year.
This book is an indispensable guide to the Derwent Valley, exploring a wealth of important industrial sites and urban areas as well as the Peak District’s stunning countryside. It offers history, stories, over 100 images, and a series of 12 carefully curated walks so you can discover this fascinating part of Derbyshire for yourself.