Strutt's North Mill

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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.

Venue Type:

Industrial heritage site

Opening hours

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

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
General audio-guide available
Guided tours
Pre-booking service for groups
Gardens open to public
Parking for coaches
Picnic area
Refreshments
Shop

Children and families

Events and resources for children and families

Disability access

Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Schools services and facilities

Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Education facilities available
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Research and adult learning

Academic publications and resources available

Derwent Valley Visitor Centre
Bridgefoot
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1YD
England

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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.

Collection details

Architecture, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Industry, Personalities, Social History, Trade and Commerce

Key artists and exhibits

Strutt
Hargreaves
Arkwright
Crompton
Jenny
Mule
Water-frame
Spinning
carding
Cotton
Silk
Hosiery
Brettles
Industrial revolution

Collections services

Specialist publications on collections available

Derwent Valley Visitor Centre
Bridgefoot
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1YD
England

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World of Museums

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Manager

http://www.belpernorthmill.org/educationprogramme.asp

Telephone

Reception / Manager

01773 880474

Fax

All services

01773 880474

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.

Boxes, objects and other kit

Education Programme: Key Stage 1 and 2 Tailor-Made Sessions for Schools

At Strutt's North Mill we want to ensure your class gets the most from your visit. That's why we offer "tailor made" days and half days to suit the needs of your group. Or we can visit you: many of our activities can be brought into your school. We have activities supporting history, geography, science, PSCHE and citizenship. Choose from The Watercourse, Fire At T'Mill, Trouble At T'Mill, Mill Crafts, The River Derwent, Video, Picture Package, Using Different Sources, Artefact Boxes, Local Study, Mill Tour, Materials, and Visit the Museum Shop.

How to obtain

Contact the manager at the Derwent Valley Visitor Centre on 01773 880474. Cost per child: £5.00 full day, £2.50 half day.

Paper-based and downloads

Curriculum Links and Construction Details Downloads

http://www.belpernorthmill.org/schools3.asp

To help teachers planning a visit to Strutt's North Mill, Belper, and to assist with lesson planning back at school, 3 free downloadable packs are available. Curriculum Links offers general information and a poster, Belper North Mill Curriculum Links includes a full activity list and lesson plan suggestions, and North Mill Construction Details is a summary of the description of the Mill published in Ree's Cyclopedia in 1812.

Derwent Valley Visitor Centre
Bridgefoot
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1YD
England

Website

World of Museums

E-mail

Manager