Industrial Heritage

Derbyshire, nestled in the heart of England, boasts a rich and influential industrial heritage. As a key player in the Industrial Revolution, this picturesque region witnessed the birth of revolutionary technologies and industries, leaving behind a legacy that continues to captivate visitors and history enthusiasts today.

Listings in Industrial Heritage

Cromford Pastures, Mill Lane, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 4LS
The Friends of the Cromford Canal is an organisation whose aim is to see the restoration of the historic Cromford Canal for the benefit of the general public.
Lea Mills, Lea Bridge, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5AG
Founded in 1784, the spinning mill took power from a local brook to produce the knitwear it became renowned for. Now part of a World Heritage Site, the factory is situated in 'an area of outstanding beauty'.
Middleton Top Countryside Centre, Middleton By Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4LS
The Middleton Top Countryside Centre houses the restored steam engine house built in 1829 by the Butterley Company to haul wagons up the Middleton incline.