Strutt's North Mill

Derwent Valley Visitor Centre
Nortn Mill
Bridgefoot
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1YD
England

Website

www.belpernorthmill.org.uk

World of Museums

belpernorthmill.museum.com

E-mail

Manager

visitorcentre@belpernorthmill.org.uk

Telephone

Reception / Manager

01773 880474

Reception

0845 5214347

Fax

All services

01773 880474

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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 £3.50, Concession, Derbyshire Gold Card £3.00, Children (7 to 16) £2.00 and Family £9.00

 Getting there

In Belper at The Traingle. junction of A6 and A517 (road to Ashbourne). 5 minutes from Belper Railway Station and busses.

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
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Exploring Medievial Belper Walk from Belper Market Place

30 June 2013

Discovery walk exploring aspects of Medieval Belper with local historian Adrian Farmer meet in Belper Market Place

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages
  • Family friendly

When

2-4pm

Where

Meet in Belper Market Place DE56 1FZ at 2pm

Admission

Adults £3 Childred FREE. No need to book.

Website

http://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk

Edwardian Day Event

14 July 2013

Family Fun for all at our Edwardian Day. Staff in costume, childrens games, in doors and out, 'Alice in Wonderland' in Edwardian coulour pictures and story, things to make and take away and much more.
AND see the great North Mill, the first fully 'fire-proof', water powered, cotton spinning mill. Displays of spinning machinery, framework knitting frames and nailmaking displays.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1-5pm

Admission

Adults £3.50, Concession £3, Children (7 to 16 years) £2 (under 7s free), Family £9.

Website

http://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk

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

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

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, £3.00 half day.

 Paper-based and downloads

Curriculum Links and Construction Details Downloads

http://www.belpernorthmill.org/

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.

How to obtain

info@belpernorthmill.org.uk

Getting there

In Belper at The Traingle. junction of A6 and A517 (road to Ashbourne). 5 minutes from Belper Railway Station and busses.

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