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Strutt's North Mill, Belper
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Derwent Valley Visitor Centre
Bridgefoot
Belper
DE56 1YD
Derbyshire
England
Collection details
Architecture
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
Industry
Personalities
Social History
Trade and Commerce
Facilities
Parking: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Contact details
Reception / Manager (Tel)
:
01773 880474
All services (Fax)
:
01773 880474
Manager
:
visitorcentre@belpernorthmill.org.uk
Website
:
www.belpernorthmill.org.uk
World of Museums
:
belpernorthmill.museum.com
Open
March-October
Wed-Sun 1300-1700 & Bank Holiday Mondays
November-February
Sat-Sun 1300-1700 & Boxing and New Year Days.
Closed
Christmas Day
Admission charges
Adults £3.00, Concession, Derbyshire Gold Card £2.50, Children (7 to 16) £2.00 and Family £8.50
Description
Jedediah Strutt began building mills in Belper in 1776. The North Mill was rebuilt after a fire in 1803 to a ‘fire-proof’ design by Jedediah’s son William. This Grade-1 listed cast iron framed building was the most technologically advanced of its time and is an important step in the development of modern skyscrapers. Now displays the history and development of cotton spinning, framework knitting, chevening and nailmaking. The fine Strutt factory housing complex is nearby and the renowned River Gardens adjoins the Mill.
Collections description
Some original and some replica machines displays the evolution of cotton spinning from cottage industry to factory system, from drop spindle and spinning wheel through to Hargreaves jenny, water-frame and Crompton’s mule. The famous silk and cotton hosiery collection shows fine examples of chevening (local hand embroidery on stockings) and the knitting machinery depicts the changes in this industry through the ages.
Key artists and exhibits
Strutt
;
Hargreaves
;
Arkwright
;
Crompton
;
Jenny
;
Mule
;
Water-frame
;
Spinning
;
carding
;
Cotton
;
Silk
;
Hosiery
;
Brettles
;
Industrial revolution
Articles
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Disability Access
General audio-guide available
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Gardens open to public
General audio-guide available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Shop
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