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Cromford Mills Study Day Cromford Mills Study Day Cromford Mills Study Day Cromford Mills Study Day The Arkwright Society has launched its Cromford Mills Study 9:30-9:45 Refreshments on arrival Day. Offering a bespoke programme of lectures and tours, 9:45-10:30 Sir Richard Arkwright – the man, the mills and his the Study Day is ideal for legacy – talk by Peter South, Arkwright Society Tour individuals or groups keen to find Guide out more about the history and heritage of the mills. 10:30-11:30 Tour of Cromford Mills – including the excavations in Arkwright’s first mill – led by Patrick Strange, Built in 1771, Sir Richard Arkwright’s Cromford Mill was the world’s Archaeologist first successful water powered cotton spinning mill. It is now internationally recognised as the birthplace of the industrial revolution 11:30-11:45 Refreshments and Arkwright himself known as the “father of the factory system”. In the 18th century he created an empire and amassed a fortune making 11:45-12:30 The Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site – him the richest man in Britain whilst his Birthplace of the Factory System – talk by Barry achievements in Cromford formed the Joyce, Vice Chair of ICOMOS-UK World Heritage template for mills across the world. Committee and DVMWHS Board Member Today the Grade I Listed mill complex forms part of the Derwent Valley Mills 12:30-13:30 Lunch World Heritage Site, inscribed by UNESCO in 2001. 13:30-15:30 Tour of Cromford Village, including the village lock- up, the world’s first industrial workers’ housing, St The Cromford Mills Study Day costs Mary’s Church and the ruins of the medieval bridge just £49.99 per person and is inclusive chapel before returning to Cromford Mills – led by of all talks, tours, lunch and Peter South, Arkwright Society Tour Guide refreshments. 15:30-16:15 Cromford Mills and the Arkwright Society – The Site Today and Plans for the Future – talk by Sarah To book the Cromford Mills Study Day for you or your McLeod, Chief Executive Arkwright Society group – or for further details – phone 01629 825995 or email [email protected] 16:15-16:30 Final comments and refreshments Cromford Mills Study Day Cromford Mills Study Day Sir Richard Arkwright’s Cromford Mills Mill Lane Discover more about Sir Richard Arkwright, his mills and Cromford Matlock his legacy through a dedicated Study Day led by Derbyshire DE4 3RQ experienced guides and speakers. Tel: 01629 825995 Saturday 10th November 2012 Fax: 01629 825995 Email: [email protected] The Cromford Mills Study Day is inclusive of talks, tours, lunch and refreshments throughout the day. The Arkwright Society is a registered charity No. 515526 .
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