Chairman's Report

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT At the outset of this report I must put on record how sad members of the Peak District Centre were to learn of the death of Dr Geoffrey Willis, who was our President for so many years and an absolutely pivotal figure in the story of the Peak District Centre. He will be greatly missed. Our condolences go to Freda and to all members of his family; our thoughts are with them, as they are with Keith Robinson and John Morten and all members of the PDC who are currently unwell, and we send them our best wishes. Since my first Chairman’s Report appeared in the July 2017 newsletter, it seems that the modest increase in membership has continued, which is clearly good news, but there are absolutely no grounds for complacency. The fliers containing details of our 2017 Social Programme, left at various locations throughout the Peak District, have no doubt helped to advertise our existence to the general public (and it is my hope that we can continue this initiative into 2018 and beyond). I think we must also do everything we can to make newcomers to Derbyshire aware of what we do, perhaps by leaflet drops around the new estates, or by some other means. We have to be realistic that we do have an ageing membership, and so to attract some younger members, with new ideas, would be hugely beneficial to the PDC. Most of our committee members and helpers have been volunteering for a very long time, and if some of the burden they currently carry could be taken on by active younger members that would be a very good thing (but, at the same time, no existing member should be under any pressure to stand down if they do not wish to do so). We owe our volunteers a debt of gratitude and that is why it is such good news that the National Trust has moved to recognise the invaluable role of volunteers by deciding to award them certificates and long-service brooches. I have already had the pleasure of presenting some of these awards and will present the remainder of them when the opportunity arises. Thanks are due to Ian Laing for doing the research and then providing all the necessary data to the East Midlands Area of the NT; and, of course, congratulation is due to all the recipients. But Ian is not the only member of the PDC who should be thanked. Every officer and member of the main committee and of the Social and Projects Groups deserve a mention as do the members who provide us with tea and coffee at meetings and who run or assist with the running of the second-hand book stall. There is one other person I must specifically mention and that is 1

Kathleen Wharton who is stepping down as Newsletter Coordinator in January 2018. Thanks to Kathleen we now have a superb newsletter of which we can be justly proud. Fortunately for the PDC Richard Weedon, our Membership Secretary, has agreed to step into Kathleen’s shoes and with his extensive knowledge of computers he will be able to sustain the high standard that Kathleen has set. Richard is also well on the way to sorting out the problems we have had with our Register of Members for several years. Richard has discovered that a number of members (almost certainly through no fault of their own) paid less by way of subscription in 2017 than should have been the case and he is currently contacting those members for whom he has details to try to remedy the situation. There are also a small number of overpayments. For the sake of clarity, the membership fees for 2017 were £10 per person or £15 per household. If any member has paid more than this, if he or she contacts Richard giving details of the overpayment, refunds can be made. If no claims for overpayment are made before the AGM, then it is the view of the committee that these overpayments (which involve only small sums of money) should be treated as donations. Since July 2017 we have had a very well-supported visit to World of Glass in St Helens then on to Rufford Old Hall, an inspirational talk at Chinley about the work of the RNLI, an excellent holiday in Shropshire organised by Carolyn Turner, which was superb value for money, and a really brilliant talk at Ashford in the Water by Ian Morgan. I am confident that the rest of the 2017 Social Programme will have been a success and I am sure the Social Programme for 2018, organised by Judith Aizlewood and her Social Group (details of which appear later in this newsletter) will have great appeal to you all. The report of the Project Group for 2017 makes interesting reading and I feel that the PDC should feel very proud of the contributions it has made to National Trust projects, not just in 2017 but also for many years before then. Finally, I am very pleased to be able to announce that our patron, the Duke of Devonshire will be our guest for lunch at our AGM on the 3rd March 2018. After the business of the AGM the Duke will give an illustrated talk about Chatsworth Estate, its historic foundation and evolution, how the estate works today, and the Cavendish family’s vision and values for the future management of the Devonshire Business Group. The Duke is also willing to take questions at the end of his talk.

Tony Read – Chairman - National Trust Peak District Centre

SOCIAL GROUP LEADER’S LETTER All events planned for 2017 went ahead apart from the holiday to Italy which didn’t quite reach the required numbers. Many thanks to the team: Tony Read, Sandy Weedon, Betty Moll, Carolyn Turner and John Boyle for planning and delivering a varied and interesting programme which ranged from the stone age to the present day. Many thanks to Annette for her many years organising the book stall – this is now being managed by Shirley Read and produces a small but steady income – your book donations are much appreciated. John Morten has quietly and efficiently looked after our audio- visual needs for many years but is not well at the moment. I am sure he is in our thoughts and we thank him for his longstanding contribution. Many thanks also to our refreshment team lead by Carolyn and all the willing hands who help to put out chairs and tidy up. We also appreciate those who volunteer to write up an event for the programme or propose a vote of thanks – we try to share these tasks around and it may be paranoia on my part but there does seem to be an avoidance of eye contact when I’m looking for ‘volunteers’. At the moment there is a particular need for pictures of events to illustrate the programme, so if you have any skills in this area your contributions would be welcome. Any help you can give to enhance our group for our members is welcomed and we would welcome new additions to the social group. It is pleasing to see some new members attending events and any ideas and suggestions for future activities would be appreciated. Particular thanks are due to Carolyn who organised an excellent holiday to Shropshire. A great deal of time and research with the Andrews team ensured all went smoothly with an excellent hotel, good food, a helpful driver and a range of excellent visits. At the time of writing this in late October the programme for 2018 has been finalised with the Christmas lunch to look forward to in 2017. I hope to see you there and, if not, may I take this opportunity to wish you many happy adventures in 2018. Judith Aizlewood

PROJECT GROUP REPORT We reported in the last newsletter that we were sponsoring some hedge laying with a National Trust tenant farmer in Castleton. Our offer of funding of £500 was subject to matched funding being obtained: this was forthcoming from the National Trust Sheffield Centre so the work will be undertaken during the autumn/winter. A new project has recently been considered and concerns the building of a new bridge at Ilam. Hinkley Wood is on steeply sloping land on the opposite side of the River Manifold to the Hall and main visitor area. The wood is a fantastic place for wildlife and in the 1980s the National Trust built a footpath through the wood from the ancient St Bertram’s Bridge to a new bridge some 800 metres west. This route allowed visitors to safely access and enjoy the wood for the first time and proved to be an important part of the Ilam experience. Unfortunately, the wooden beams holding the bridge were recently declared unsafe and the bridge was closed for safety reasons, and subsequently removed. Due to the difficult site it was decided that a ‘like for like’ replacement was too expensive and instead it will be replaced with a lightweight rope bridge. The project cost is £12,315, and the property is putting in £3,695 towards this. A bid by Ilam to the Derbyshire Environmental Trust, alongside Tarmac, for the balance has been successfully submitted. Landfill operators such as Tarmac may allocate part of their annual tax liability to the Landfill Communities Fund, but they can only reclaim 90% of the value of awards made. Hence the need for a third part contributor (TPC) to reimburse the 10% of the funding award which cannot be reclaimed. The Peak District Centre was asked to be the TPC and we were delighted to be able to help. Our contribution of £948 has now been sent and work is expected to take place shortly. We have always tried to obtain matched funding for our projects, and this is a great example of our money making such an exciting prospect come to fruition. One further scheme we have agreed to sponsor is to finance the fencing of a Native Tree Nursery at Longshaw at a cost of £1,500. The project will be used to promote the woodland work at Longshaw and the existing Clough Woodland Project in the Dark Peak. Seed will be collected from native trees on the estate and planted into raised beds in the nursery. This will be done

5 through a combination of school groups, volunteer days and staff. The saplings/whips produced in the nursery will be planted out around Longshaw and the wider Peak District as part of various woodland management schemes. The timing of the construction is likely to be this coming winter. We have now exhausted our budget for the current year, but will keep on the lookout for possible projects in the future. There is one further project under way - the funding of some hedge laying with a National Trust tenant farmer in Castleton. We hope that this will go ahead later this year. Tom Booth

Thank you letter from Lyme Park – 6

See the Project Group Report in the July 2017 Newsletter

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 3rd March 2018 at the LEEWOOD HOTEL, Buxton Full details to follow

The Leewood Hotel in springtime

REPORTS ON PAST EVENTS

Report on the visit to Clumber Park and Mr Straw’s House 14th June 2017

We were blessed with glorious weather for our day out and arrived at Clumber in time for a coffee stop before a stroll to the four-acre walled kitchen garden to meet the senior gardener and enjoy a guided tour.

We had to seek shade from the blazing sun in the orchard with over one hundred varieties of local apples carefully arranged by county. Our

host explained how the garden had been carefully designed to capture light and warmth with stepped walls and a slight slope down the central axis towards a lower gate allowing cold air to roll out of the garden and eliminate frost pockets. Heat absorbed by the red brick walls creates a temperature several degrees higher than outside the garden with a specially planned area for soft and tender fruits. Record books in the archives

11 show the Duke of Newcastle sent produce by rail on a daily basis to his other properties and as gifts to impress others. A range of glasshouses, now demolished, were dedicated just to the growing of carnations to ensure that the duchess had a fresh flower on her dressing table every morning.

The 450 feet long glasshouse and conservatory is the longest in the care of the Trust. We were shown work done by the joiner who we supported as an apprentice. It was good to hear how much this project continues to benefit the Trust and visitors to the property. New opening lights are being made using methods and materials to match the originals. In the heat of the conservatory we were told how visitors (who turned out to be experts) found rare tropical ferns surviving

National Collection of 135 varieties of rhubarb

below the grating of the underfloor heating system.

Jennifer and others enjoyed lunch in the former gardener’s cottage where her relative had lived and worked which has now been converted to a tea room.

A short drive and some skilful manoeuvring by our coach driver brought us to Mr Straw’s House. Here we were split into small groups to view the house, garden and display and conservation areas. The Edwardian semi-detached house is typical of many in suburbia which have been modernised into desirable family homes but here we can see a time-capsule which has changed little since the 1920s. The house was ultra-modern when the family moved there in 1923 having all the latest conveniences of electric lighting and indoor plumbing and was decorated in the latest style with Sanderson fabrics and wallpaper and patterned carpets. The Straw family grocery business traded from 1886 to 1962 and, after the shop closed, a lot of the stock was brought back 13 to the house showing a transition from a time when goods were weighed and wrapped in the shop to the convenience of packaged and branded goods, many of which were familiar to and brought back memories for our group.

As a grocer, Walter Straw had to follow a lengthy apprenticeship to become a member of the Institute of Certified Grocers learning about book keeping, legal regulations and business methods as well as having to demonstrate practical skills such as cutting, weighing and wrapping goods. The administration of rationing was an important aspect of the business during wartime and the family also supplied goods to the local training camps based on the Welbeck Estate. Walter was also a master tea blender where, in his ‘Shop at the Top of the Street’ he would have developed personal blends according to the preferences of his customers.

Our day out gave us a good insight into the varied work of the Trust and we as a group can support this.

Judith Aizlewood

Report on the talk on Ecton Copper Mines

19th June 2017 We were fortunate to have the services of three speakers at this talk as Paul Mortimer, The National Trust Officer for the White Peak, brought along two volunteers – Mike and Peter – both of whom have had careers in the mining industry. Each of them gave us an illustrated insight into different aspects of Ecton covering the geology, the history and present-day developments. We were given insight into the latest thinking on how this area was mineralised by the compression of percolating mineral rich water into fissures in the limestone. In researching the history, documents in the 14

Chatsworth archive gave details of the Duke’s involvement in leasing the mine or exploiting it himself including some outrageous speculative share offers making exaggerated claims for expected profits. I had always thought that profits from the mine helped to pay for developments in Buxton but apparently a large portion also went to settle Georgiana’s gambling debts. The Boulton and Watt archive in Birmingham has drawings for the original engine and this has helped the National Trust in excavating and opening up the engine house. Its last use was as a cow shed and decades of compacted cow manure had to be removed from the wheel pit. Ore from the mine was taken by mule train to Whiston in the Churnet Valley for smelting. We learned that the first trans-Atlantic telegraph cable was made using Ecton Copper. Apparently, Ecton is still contributing to cutting-edge technology as it is a partner in an EU project exploring flooded mines via submersible robots to test the possibility of making accurate 3D models of flooded workings. In partnership with the Ecton Mines Educational Trust the site is being used to hold study days to encourage people to consider a career in mining. The area also has important, flora and insect rich limestone meadows and the National Trust are working to conserve these meadows and remove invasive species like ragwort. The Peak National Park have published the outcomes of over 15 years of survey and research at Ecton in ‘Delving Even Deeper – The Ecton Mines through Time’ by John Barnatt which can be obtained from the Peak District Mining Museum in Matlock. For those who wish to explore further there are a series of popular day tours (10.30 am to 3 pm) in the summer months exploring the site underground and overground. Details of dates are on the National Trust web site and advanced booking is essential. (01335 350503) Tours cost £12 including members and warm outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear is essential. Judith Aizlewood

Trip to ‘World of Glass’ and Rufford Old Hall 8th August 2017 St Helens - What an amazing place! The town looked beautiful as we drove in and the sun was shining. The museum is a delightful, bright building and, as you would expect, made primarily of glass, very spacious and colourful. The story and history of the town, as shown in the various cabinets was enlightening: the gathering of so many skills by so many immigrants into the area was fascinating; Immigrants from Wales, Ireland and Scotland - mining, pottery and glass making of course. What a wealthy town it must have been when all three industries were working full pelt and now they are famous for their glass. We saw a super film show about the discovery and making of glass from 2,000 years ago until the present day bringing home the fact what a skilled but highly dangerous process glassmaking is. We watched a young man making a vase inserting his iron rod with a glowing blob of molten glass hanging onto one end in and out of the furnace, alternatively twisting and blowing until it formed the vase’s shape - fascinating! After this demonstration we had lunch, and during this time the heavens literally opened, but thankfully the rain subsided whilst we were travelling to Rufford

Old Hall.

Rufford Old Hall is a gem. Tucked away amongst the trees it is at the moment going through restoration. We watched builders in its Tudor Great Hall reconstructing wattle and daub walls which had been the victims of Death Watch beetle. The house was home to the Hesketh family and reflected the way they had lived for over 500 years. We had an interesting talk from a NT Volunteer as soon as we arrived and he described the various ways the family had made their fortune (often by making advantageous marriages) and how, to finance certain expensive activities such as motor racing or sailing round the world, valuable documents, including a first edition Shakespeare manuscript, were sold. The house was a mixture of Victoriana and wonderful Tudor oak furniture (some sadly covered up because of the building works) but at least we could see pictures of what was under the covers. Altogether a super day filled with history, and insights into so many skills that are still practised by the craftsmen of today. Rosie Harding

Report on the talk given by Maurice Littlewood on the work of the RNLI On Wednesday 6th September 2017 at Chinley Chapel Sunday School members and guests of the Peak District Centre heard an enthralling and thought-provoking talk given by Maurice Littlewood on the work of The Royal National Lifeboat Institute. Maurice first told us that there were some similarities between the RNLI and the NT because we both have an interest in protecting the British coastline and because both organisations are very strict on ensuring that money donated to them is used to fund front line projects/activities rather than administration costs. Maurice then revealed that there is far more to the RNLI than heroic rescues at sea. He said that although much had changed in the last 20 years the core values of the organisation remained the same.

He explained that today the RNLI takes on a greater teaching role particularly in the promotion of water safety. He explained that 64% of people rescued from water never even intended to get wet (consumption of alcohol and misplaced overconfidence are two of the main causes of accidents). He stated that poor swimmers have fewer accidents than strong swimmers and that thermal shock can affect anyone who falls into water - the lungs immediately cramp up, the person cannot breathe and within 5 seconds is under water. Worldwide four people die from drowning to every single person who dies of cancer. If a pint of water enters a person’s lungs there is no chance of survival. The RNLI has greatly increased the number of Beach Lifeguards it trains. They all have to undergo a very intensive training programme, and now RNLI lifeguards patrol many beaches especially during peak holiday periods. One beach in the UK has 24/7, 365 days a year protection; that beach is at Crosby because so many people walk/wade out to touch the Anthony Gormley sculptures without paying enough attention to the beach conditions and the incoming sea. The RNLI now has 7 permanent flood rescue teams scattered across the UK and its volunteers have also carried out flood rescues abroad. Because sometimes the water condition is appalling and boats have to contend with mud, sludge and debris the RNLI is at the forefront in developing new engine technology so that their boats can operate even in the most difficult of circumstances. The RNLI needs £168 million pounds a year in order to be able to function (the NT needs £107 million pounds per year) so the cost of keeping both organisations afloat is truly massive. There are 243 lifeboat stations in Great Britain and Ireland. The RNLI has over 600 boats of various types. It believes in ethical funding so does not do direct mailing, and most of its income comes from donations and legacies. The motto of the Institute is ‘Drown you may but go you must’.

Maurice then showed us a short film which was both exciting and inspiring and it finished with a rousing folk song called ‘Carry them Home’. The film informed us that since 1824 when the RNLI was founded it has saved over 137,000 lives and Maurice then ended his talk with a quote from Sir Winston Churchill praising the bravery and heroism of the men and women who daily risk their lives to save others and in doing so demonstrate that there is still goodness and human compassion in mankind. Tony Read

Report on the Holiday in Shropshire 11th to 15th September 2017 Our base for the holiday was the Mercure Albrighton Hall Hotel, 4 miles from Shrewsbury, set in 15 acres of grounds with an ornamental lake. It proved to be excellent, with fine meals served in what had once been the library, and a spa and swimming pool which attracted a small number of our group. Monday 11th September We stopped on our way to the hotel for lunch and a free afternoon in Shrewsbury. The town centre lies within a loop of the River Severn, and we had time to appreciate the many timber-framed black and white buildings. The Old Market Hall was of particular interest as it was open at ground level, but had been cleverly developed to house a cinema above, without affecting the exterior appearance. The afternoon was punctuated by heavy, thundery showers, but different members managed to reach the extremities of the centre. Some visited the Castle with its regimental museum and fine view over the town. Others followed the riverside walk, stopping at the ‘theatre within a theatre’ at Theatre Severn, and the beautiful Quarry Park. Others used the excuse of the torrential rain to indulge in retail therapy or visits to the coffee shops!

Tuesday 12th September The day was spent at the Ironbridge Gorge where the Museum Trust runs ten museums, and we had time to visit two of them. Both were totally absorbing and we could happily have spent more time in each. The first was the Blist Hill Victorian Town, where all the buildings were created as they would have been in 1900. The Town has its own currency, which can be used as an alternative to sterling for any purchases – if you wish to practise your mathematics on the exchange rate! We were able to walk

into a pharmacy, an outfitter, a post office, a sweetshop; and to see a cobbler, a printer, a tinsmith and a plasterer at work. The saddest sight was the candlemaker, who was sitting in a cold room, lit by one of his candles because his (modern!) electrical power supply had failed! There was a simulation of a clay mine, where, we were informed, the most dangerous tasks were allocated to children, because the adult family breadwinners could not be spared! The authentic atmosphere was spoilt by a ringing mobile

21 phone, but members entered into the spirit of the Town, with one winning a bag of marbles at the funfair, and a number indulging in fish and chips cooked the traditional way in beef dripping. Next stop was the Jackfield Tile Museum, which is the only museum in the country dedicated to the decorative tile. In 1883 the factory was the largest decorative tile works in the world. The Museum charts the rise of the Victorian craze with the ‘Gothic revival’ in architecture, demanding floor tiles with inlaid medieval patterns called ‘encoustics’. (Decorative British tiles remained fashionable until the Second World War, although ‘slabbed’ fireplaces continued into the 1960s). Rooms showed how decorative tiles were used in banks, railway stations, public houses, hospitals, fish shops and public lavatories as well as ordinary homes. Tiles were also used in the London Underground and in churches. The Museum detailed the different types and surfaces which can be produced, and in the factory attached to the Museum we saw individual tiles being produced for renovation projects across the world. To end the day we were driven to the Iron Bridge. Designed in 1775 by Thomas Pritchard, it was Abraham Darby who built the bridge, which was the first in the world to use cast iron structurally. It opened for business charging its first tolls on New Year’s Day 1781. We walked across the bridge from the Toll House, enjoying fine views down the Gorge. Wednesday 13th September After a stormy night we drove for our first visit of the day to Stokesay Castle, an English Heritage property. It is one of the best-preserved medieval fortified manor houses in England. A very helpful audio tour explained its history. The Great Hall survives from the 13th century and was built by the very rich wool merchant, Laurence of Ludlow. The roof was supported by three great wooden arches and there are three large windows on each side which were only partly glazed, with wooden shutters for the lower parts to keep out the wind and rain. The Great Hall was extended by a North Tower and on the south side by a Solar to provide living accommodation. Finally, the South Tower was built to provide protection and is the tallest feature of the main building. In 1620 the Castle was bought by the Craven family, who, in 1641, commissioned the separate gatehouse. This has timber-framing and plasterwork, and is decorated with carvings of contemporary people, as well as Adam and Eve! In 1645, during the Civil War, a small garrison with Royalist

22 sympathies faced demands for surrender from a force of 800 Parliamentarians – and they decided to concede, a wise decision as the South Tower remains intact for us to enjoy! For the afternoon we moved to Attingham Park, a very popular National Trust property. Attingham Hall was commissioned by Noel Hill, MP for Shrewsbury, who was ennobled as 1st Lord Berwick in 1784. He owned Tern Hall on the site and he and his wife decided to build round it, enclosing and extending it in all directions and creating a masculine and a feminine side. The 2nd Lord Berwick and his wife were big spenders, commissioning a picture gallery and fitting the house with artefacts. Sadly, they brought financial ruin and the contents were auctioned to pay creditors. The situation was stabilised by the 5th Lord Berwick, and the 8th Lord Berwick gifted the estate to the National Trust in 1937. During the Second World War, the Edgbaston Girls’ School was evacuated to the Hall, and later the WAAF were billeted there. After the War the Hall was based for use as an Adult Education College and this continued until the 1970s. The ground floor is a fine example of 18th century architecture decorated for that time, and the below stairs rooms included a working kitchen (with samples!). The first floor is bare and awaits a decision on the appropriate period for its re-creation. The group spent most time in the Hall but a few ventured into the 640 acres of parkland, including a walled garden, which is in the process of development. Thursday 14th September After an early start we travelled to Kidderminster to embark on the Severn Valley Railway, which follows the River Severn for much of the route to Bridgnorth. We were allocated a reserved carriage – Third class, corridor carriage as operated in 1946, with its original trappings, and the train was drawn by a steam locomotive. The 1½ hour, 16-mile journey brought back many memories and the ambience was enhanced by a school group, dressed as evacuees with all their belongings. There were fine views of the Severn Valley, and included sighting of a rhinoceros and elephant with calf in the West Midlands Safari Park. Arriving in Bridgnorth we were taken to the High Town, where we had the afternoon free to explore. High Town is connected to Low Town by a Cliff Railway and those who ventured down in a cable car arrived next to a funeral director’s establishment at the bottom – but the railway only sells return tickets, so everyone survived! Bridgnorth has many similarities to 23

Shrewsbury, with fine houses and cottages down narrow side streets. The Town Hall in the main street has a courtroom and council chamber, and under its stone arches a weekly market is held. There are two churches in the centre of Bridgnorth. St Leonard’s was made redundant in 1980, coming under the Churches Conservation Trust and a local group of Friends. At 91 feet it is one of the widest churches in England and it can seat 800 people for the community events and concerts which are held there. St Mary Magdalene is the parish church and was built in 1792-6 to a design by Thomas Telford. Unusually it is oriented north-south, and he envisaged it as a large apartment with six large clear windows and almost square ‘to ensure maximum audibility for the greatest number’. Close to this church are walks round the battlements and the attractive Castle Gardens, with the remnants of the Castle, which was destroyed by Parliamentarians following the resistance of its garrison during the Civil War (compare with Stokesay Castle). Friday 13th September We set off for the journey back to Derbyshire and arrived at Sudbury Hall in time for lunch. There was an opportunity to go around the Museum of Childhood, and it was interesting to find that many of the toys and exhibits were not in existence when many of the group were in their early years. We were then able to access the Hall, built by George Vernon in the second half of the 17th century. The entrance passage and the Great Hall may originally have been one large room, but the National Trust has retained the division and redecorated them in 1969 in colours suggested by John Fowler. The Great Staircase at the end of the Hall is notable for its carving, and the National Trust removed the previous brown paint to expose the original white shades which show the carving at its best. On the first floor the Long Gallery, measuring 138 feet in length, was most unusual for its time. At the end of the tour it was time to return home in the coach, right on schedule. The whole group expressed their appreciation of all the hard work that Carolyn Turner had put into planning the week, and the efficient and sensitive way in which she and Judith Aizlewood ensured that we arrived at (and returned from!) all the intended destinations. Thanks were also given to Simon, our driver, who managed to negotiate his coach through narrow lanes and restricted spaces, where no coach had ever gone before. The whole week was stimulating, informative, educational and fun, and the flexibility allowed us to pursue any of our individual interests. The picture in

24 the Long Gallery at Sudbury Hall of ‘Industry and Idleness’ summed up the choices we were free to make! Carolyn already has plans underway for a holiday in Dumfries and Galloway in 2018 and I would urge you to sign up at the earliest opportunity to join the friendly group which is a characteristic of the NT holidays. Keith Horncastle

Report on a talk at Ashford by Ian Morgan, a Volunteer guide at English Heritage’s Bolsover Castle. 10th October 2017 ‘Pestilence, Intrigue and Murder’ Ian gave us an entertaining talk on dark topics, lightened with a little humour. He corrected a few common myths. He began by asking everyone to stare quietly at a clock face: to get the feeling of being alone and undisturbed, like plague victims, shunned by friends and family. Plague had long circulated in and beyond Europe before antibiotics gave us a defence. Ian described examples of bizarre and quite disgusting plague ‘remedies’. He told us the tragic and heroic story of the plague at Eyam. Much of the Eyam story centres on its vicar, William Mompesson. We heard a little of happier times for him and his children after they left Eyam. That led to the ‘intrigue’ part of the talk and a letter to William of Orange inviting him to come and replace King James II of England. Ian also took us back to Eyam where two different vicars had troubles that saw them living in the church, claiming sanctuary from pursuers. For his last topic Ian told us of a murder at a toll house. Stolen red shoes led to a suspect and the trial led to the sentence of hanging followed by display on a gibbet near the toll house. We appreciated this interesting talk in spite of its dark topics. Richard Weedon

Report on the trip to the National Memorial Arboretum 25th October 2017

Not only did Betty Moll organise an interesting day out but she also arranged a perfect autumn day with blue skies, sunshine and all the tints of autumn on the trees. Since planting began at the National Memorial Arboretum in 1997 this year-round centre of remembrance has grown and matured to encompass over 300 hundred memorials on the 150-acre site as well as numerous individual trees and benches dedicated to individuals. We began our tour at the new Remembrance Centre which was only officially opened on 29th March 2017 by HRH the Duke of Cambridge. After making use of the excellent visitor facilities we had a 50-minute land train ride with commentary around a large part of the site which allowed us to have an overview of the layout. This then allowed time to explore parts of the site at leisure. The range of memorials is a revelation covering armed forces, civilian services such as police, fire and rescue and ambulance services, RNLI, war widows, Bevin Boys, land girls and lumber Jills and many, many more. At the heart of the site is the Armed Forces Memorial dedicated to service men and women who have been killed on duty or targeted by terrorists since the end of the second world war. There are over 16,000 names recorded of those who have taken part in more than 50 operations across the world since 1948. Sadly there is space for many more names to be recorded. The site is bordered by the river Tame to the east near its confluence with the Trent and the planting for wildlife means the woods are full of birdsong – we even caught a brief glimpse of a kingfisher. Groups of children were enjoying half-term activities and a group of veterans were attending a memorial at the George Cross Island Association memorial. Behind every name on the memorials there are families and colleagues – the arboretum provides a thought-provoking focus and refuge for remembrance.

Judith Aizlewood PROGRAMME FOR 2018 Monday 19th February 2018 A talk at Buxton Methodist Church by Colin Hobday Pedalling Pensioners in Galloway Colin is a member of the Derby National Trust supporter group and presented this talk at their AGM. As Dumfries and Galloway are the destination of this year’s holiday I thought an account of the adventures of the pedalling pensioners would whet our appetites. You will be relieved to hear ours is not a cycling holiday but we will have plenty of opportunities to appreciate this attractive part of Scotland. For further information please contact: Judith Aizlewood: Telephone: 01663 733070 email: [email protected] Members £4.00 Guests £5.00 Coffee 10.30 am Talk 11.00 am

Tuesday 20th March 2018 A talk at Ashford-in-the-Water Potty about the Peak Sally Moseley will give us a talk on A-Z snippets incorporating villages, views, people, interspersed with humour and pictures. Sally is local to Ashford and has a repertoire of talks about the Peak District. She has lived in the area all her life and is well known for her guided walks. She also writes regularly for the Peak Advertiser and has written several books. For further information contact: Sandy Weedon: Telephone: 01298 814464 email: [email protected] 27

Members £4.00 Guests £5.00 Coffee 10.30 am Talk 11.00 am Wednesday 18th April 2018 Visit to the National Civil War Centre, Newark market town and The Workhouse (NT) Southwell Why is the National Civil War Centre at Newark? Newark castle and town were once strategically important. They were built at the intersection of the Fosse Way, River Trent and the Great North Road. The castle developed over 600 years from an 11th. century motte and bailey to a magnificent fortified palace. It was an important Royalist stronghold during the 17th. century Civil War but the successful Parliamentarian forces ordered its destruction after the garrison surrendered on the orders of King Charles 1 in 1646. Our coach will take us over the River Trent and beneath the ruined castle wall to arrive at the National Civil War Centre which is near to the market square of Newark. There is a cafe within the Centre for refreshments during your visit. Exploring the National Civil War Centre and Newark is at your own pace but our coach will leave from outside the National Civil War Centre at 2 pm for our visit to The Workhouse at Southwell. The tourist information office is inside the National Civil War Centre so maps and trails leaflets are freely available before taking the easy walk to the Market Square. One pleasant path to take is through the gardens surrounding the parish church of St. Mary Magdalene (a hole visible in the spire is where a shot from a Parliamentarian cannon is said to have hit in 1644). The Palladian style Town Hall in the Market Square is well worth a visit - don't miss the magnificently restored, beautifully proportioned Assembly Room. There will be a market in the square when we visit. Newark Castle and its gardens are over Castle Gate behind the Town Hall. Wherever you wander, please be back outside the National Civil War Centre for our 2 pm departure to The Workhouse at Southwell. The Workhouse at Southwell, built in 1824, is the most complete workhouse in existence. The facilities for today's visitors have been greatly improved recently. Your visit could begin with a short introductory film giving an insight into what life was like for its residents. You are then free to explore its work yards, dormitories, schoolroom and cellars at leisure. The Workhouse has an 28 improved café for light refreshments but remember that our coach will leave at 4.15 pm for the journey home. Please bring your NT membership card to gain free admittance to The Workhouse. If you have English Heritage membership please bring your EH card as it may be possible for me to arrange a £3 discount for you at the National Civil War Centre when we arrive. The cost for the day is £28 per person (not including refreshments) The coach pick-up times are: Chapel-en-le-Frith, Thornbrook car park 7.20 am Buxton, Park Road 7.35 am Taddington, School Lane 7.55 am Bakewell, Bridge Street layby 8.10 am Matlock, outside the Bus Station 8.30 am

To reserve your place(s) please complete the booking form provided and send it, with a cheque made payable to National Trust Peak District Centre, to: John Boyle: Moorland View, Stanedge Road, Bakewell, DE45 1DG Telephone: 01629 814521 email: [email protected]

Wednesday 25th April 2018 An illustrated talk at Chinley Chapel Sunday School by Nigel Daly entitled A Life in Ruins - The First Ten Years Nigel Daly is an Architectural Design Consultant specialising in the restoration and alteration of historic buildings including his own home at Biddulph Old Hall. Biddulph Old Hall is the historic home of the Biddulph family and has the upstanding ruins of an Elizabethan mansion, wrecked in the English Civil War, attached to a small stone Manor House. It was owned from 1861 by James Bateman, who created the great garden at Biddulph Grange, and lived in by his youngest son Robert 29

Bateman. Robert became a second-generation Pre- Raphaelite painter: he was a talented artist, a follower of Burne-Jones, and much of his best work was painted while he lived at Biddulph Old Hall. The talk today will cover Nigel’s restoration of the Old Hall, his research into its history and also into the lost private life of Robert Bateman. For further information please contact: Tony Read: Telephone: 01298 814133 e-mail: [email protected] Members £4.00 Guests £5.00 Coffee 10.30 am Talk 11.00 am

Tuesday 15th May 2018 Visit to The Harley Gallery and Creswell Crags The courtyards and old private gasworks of the Dukeries estate of Welbeck Abbey have been redeveloped as an award-winning visitor centre. The Harley Gallery hosts changing exhibitions of contemporary crafts and visual arts as well as historical exhibits focussing on the lives of members of the Cavendish

30 family at Welbeck. The Portland collection features treasures collected by the Dukes of Portland including Michelangelo’s Madonna del Silenzio, a Van Dyck portrait of Thomas Wentworth and George Stubbs painting of the 3rd Duke of Portland on horseback outside Welbeck stables. There is also a farm shop, café and garden centre on this site giving a range of options for lunch. A short journey will take us on to Creswell Crags: a talk in February 2017 introduced us to this internationally important early settlement site. Today we will have the opportunity to see excavated artefacts, visit the exhibition and have a guided tour of two of the caves looking at life in the Ice Age and the rock engravings. The cost of this trip will be £32.50 per person. Refreshments at your own expense. The coach pick-up times are: Chapel-en-leFrith, Thornbrook car park 9.05 am Buxton, Park Road 9.20 am Taddington, School Lane 9.40 am Bakewell, Bridge Street layby 9.55.am Matlock, outside bus station 10.15 am

To reserve a place please make a booking on the form provided and send this together with your cheque made payable to the National Trust Peak District Centre to:

Judith Aizlewood: 6 Meadow Close, Whaley Bridge. SK23 7BD Tel: 01663 733070 email: [email protected]

Monday 21st May to Friday 25th May 2018 Holiday to Dumfries and Galloway

Monday 21st May Our journey north will obviously have refreshment stops, including a 2-hour lunch stop at Houghton Hall Garden Centre, Carlisle, before we arrive in Locherbie in Dumfries and Galloway. We are staying at the 4-star Best Western Dryfesdale Country House Hotel which is only a few miles from the town centre of Locherbie, It is a family-run hotel set in 5 acres of parkland, 31 not too far from Gretna Green. It offers spectacular views, real log fires, free wi-fi and a restaurant with an excellent local reputation for good food.

Tuesday 22nd May DEVIL'S PORRIDGE MUSEUM Discover the WW1 story of the greatest ammunitions’ factory on earth which is nestled just 7 miles from the Anglo- Scottish border. It is dedicated to telling the story of how this once quiet area flourished into a hub of wartime activity. The museum has grown from a small exhibition in St John's church into a fantastic modern interactive museum. Its unique name was inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who, while visiting the factory as a war correspondent, witnessed the munition girls mixing the guncotton by hand and commented on the girls kneading the explosive mixture into 'a sort of Devil's porridge’. After some lunch here, we travel to DRUMLANRIG CASTLE AND COUNTRY ESTATE. We will see one of Dumfries and Galloway’s most iconic attractions, set in 90,000 acres. The Douglas family were the owners of this stunning castle, and over the decades they had strong links with the Monarchy. 32

However, there were some difficult times when James Douglas was one of the lords responsible for driving Mary Queen of Scots out of the country in 1567. The history of the castle is seen in its architecture and its collection of art and stands as a fitting tribute to the clan. The gardens, if the weather is kind, are worthy of a visit.

Wednesday 23rd May Hopefully suitably refreshed we travel into Dumfries to visit THE ROBERT BURNS CENTRE. Situated in the town's 18 century water mill on the banks of the River Nith, the centre tells the story of Robert Burn's last years spent in the bustling streets and the lively atmosphere of Dumfries in the late 18th century. This well researched exhibition is illuminated by many original documents and relics of the poet. There is a scale model of Dumfries in the late 1790s. From here we will move on to THE ROBERT BURNS HOUSE. This is a simple sandstone house where Scotland's national poet spent the last years of his brilliant life. He died at the age of just 37 years old. This house gives a picture of how the poet lived. This house is only a couple of hundred yards from Robert Burn's mausoleum in St Michael's Churchyard. Our last visit of the day is to SAVINGS BANK MUSEUM. This 200-year-old cottage is the birthplace of the world’s savings bank movement. Displays include original ledgers, a collection of money boxes and banking artefacts from around the world.

Thursday 24th May Well rested after a busy day yesterday we travel on to THREAVE GARDEN AND ESTATE which is operated by the National Trust for Scotland. This is a magnificent 64-acre garden for all seasons, with interest all the year round. We will see the main rooms in the house and then be able to explore (weather permitting) the wild fowl sanctuary, bird hides and various trails. There are glass houses and a countryside centre. After lunch we go off to our final visit - NEW ABBEY CORNMILL. At this beautifully restored 18th century water-powered mill we will see it in action and learn about how oatmeal was once made.

Friday 25th May

Our homeward journey will include a tour through the Lake District, where we will make a stop for lunch (venue to be arranged). The hotel web site is http/www.dryfesdalehotel.co.uk Booking Information The cost of the holiday is £500.00 for up to 29 paying passengers. However, if we can get 30+ it drops to £478.00. I would like to ask people to book early and let’s see if we can get the number up to 30 and have the lower cost. I need this information before the final payment six weeks before we depart to have the final cost. The single supplement is £80. Travel insurance, if required, is £29.50 payable at the same time as the deposit of £50.00 per person. Final payment is 6 weeks before departure, and please indicate if you have any special requirements.

To reserve a place please make your booking on the form provided, make cheques payable to Andrews of Tideswell and send to: Carolyn Turner: Lloran Lodge, Combs Road, Chapel en le Frith, High Peak SK23 9UP Telephone: 01298 814851 e-mail: [email protected]

The Coach pick-up times are:

Matlock Co-op 8.00 am Bakewell, Bridge Street 8.30 am Taddington, School Lane 8.45 am Buxton, Park Road 9.05 am Chapel-en-le-Frith 9.30 am

Drumlanrig Castle

Thursday 14th June 2018 Day Trip to Lion Salt Works and the Anderton Lift

THE LION SALT WORKS is the last remaining open pan saltworks in Marston, near Northwich. It closed as a works in 1986 and is now preserved as a museum. Six generations of the Thompson family were involved in the salt industry during the 19th century. The buildings were purchased by the Vale Royal District Council to prevent its demolition. In 2009 the site came under Cheshire West and Chester Council and it was reopened in 2015 after a major development project costing £10.2m. We will learn how the salt works operated and its effect on the economy and landscape of mid-Cheshire. We will see the re-built stove house, the smithy, the engine house, the brine tank and the rail tracts for transporting salt on site. From here we will move a few miles away to the Anderton Lift. THE ANDERTON BOAT LIFT is a two-caisson lift lock near the village of Anderton, Cheshire. It provides a 50-foot vertical link between two navigable waterways, the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal. The structure is designated as a scheduled monument and is included in the National Heritage list for England. Built in 1875, the boat lift was in use for over 100 years until it closed due to corrosion in 1983. Restoration started in 2001 and the boat lift was reopened in 2002. The lift and the associated visitors’ centre are operated by the Canal and River Trust. It is one of only two working boat lifts in the UK, the other being the Falkirk Wheel in Scotland which some members were lucky to see during the Stirling holiday in 2016. Cost of the trip is £29 and includes a ride on the Anderton Lift. The coach pick-up times are: Matlock Co-op 8.05 am Bakewell, Bridge Street 8.25 am Taddington, School Lane 8.40 am Buxton, Park Road 9.00 am Chapel-en-le-Frith, Thornbrook Road 9.15 am

To reserve a place please make your booking on the form provided and send this together with a cheque made payable to National Trust Peak District Centre to: Carolyn Turner: Lloran Lodge, Combs Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak SK23 9UP Tel: 01298 814851 e-mail: [email protected]

Wednesday 4th July 2018 Visit to the National Galleries of Justice, Nottingham and Wollaton Hall Following a £1 million-pound Heritage lottery fund grant the new National Justice museum opened in April 2017. It is based in the historic old lace market area and housed in the Grade II listed old Shire Hall and County Goal. It houses the UK’s largest collection of items relating to crime and punishment. Here we will have a guided tour lasting just over an hour followed by a chance to view the exhibits. During the tour we will meet characters from history, experience performances in the theatre of law and see how ‘criminals’ have been treated throughout history. Arrival time 10.00 am. This allows time for coffee before the tour. Lunch is at your own expense. They can provide a buffet lunch or they recommend the pub next door in an old chapel ‘Pitcher and Piano’. AFTERNOON After lunch we will visit Wollaton Hall, a large Elizabethan house now a natural history museum, 3 miles west of Nottingham. It has large extensive grounds and gardens, café and shop. Free entry. Tours of parts of the house can be arranged at a cost of £4 per person. Anyone interested in doing this should contact me and I will try and arrange it. The coach will depart for home around 4.00 pm.

The cost will be £32 per person. The coach pick-up times are: Chapel-en-le-Frith, Thornbrook car park 7.35 am Buxton Park Road 7.50 am Taddington, bottom School Lane 8.10 am Bakewell Bridge Street 8.25 am Matlock Co-op 8.45 am

To book a place please fill in the enclosed form and send together with your cheque made out to National Trust Peak District Centre, to: Sandy Weedon: 9 Horderns Road, Chapel-en-le-frith, High Peak, SK23 9ST. Tel: 01298 814464 email: [email protected]

Thursday 26th July 2018 Water Voles A talk by Christine Gregory at Buxton Methodist Church Christine Gregory is painter, writer, illustrator, and naturalist who lives in the Derbyshire Dales. Christine has studied both brown hares and water voles. Today her talk will be about water voles and their place in the Derbyshire waterways. Over the last few years, Christine has become increasingly involved in wildlife photography. She now concentrates full time on writing, photography and painting. Before this she worked as a teacher and radio journalist. For further information please contact: Betty Moll : Telephone: 01663 732067 e-mail: [email protected] Members £4.00 Guests £5.00 Coffee 10.30 am Talk 11.00 am

Tuesday 11th October 2018 Visit to Temple Newsam and the Hepworth Gallery, Wakefield (minor details of the second part of this trip are still to be arranged.)

Built in 1518 TEMPLE NEWSAM is a Tudor-Jacobean country mansion standing in extensive grounds landscaped by Capability Brown. Following extensive restoration, over 40 interiors now display one of the most important collections of fine and decorative art in Britain, which was designated as ‘pre-eminent’ in 1997. The collections on display include ceramics, textiles and silver as well as many items of magnificent furniture. The displays also show how the house was lived in as a family home. One interesting historical fact is that the husband of Mary Queen of Scots, the notorious Lord Darnley, was born there. In 2018 there will also be a special exhibition looking at the history of brewing and beer drinking throughout the ages at Temple Newsam. We aim to arrive at the house shortly after 10.30 am and to remain there until after lunch when we will then travel on to the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield. Entry to the house is of course included in the price of this trip, but drinks and lunch will be at your own expense. The HEPWORTH GALLERY in Wakefield was voted the Arts Fund museum of the year in 2017 (which is the World’s largest and most prestigious prize a museum can receive.) It contains masterpieces of sculpture by Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore, both of whom have deep connections with Yorkshire (Hepworth was born in Wakefield and Moore in Castleford). The museum also stages special exhibitions so there will be plenty for us to see and do. Entry is free and there is a shop and a café/bar so afternoon tea/coffee can be purchased if required. The cost of this trip will be £26 per person.

The coach pick-up times are: Matlock, outside the Bus Station 7.40 am Bakewell, Bridges Street 8.00 am Taddington, School Lane 8.10 am Buxton, Park Road 8.30 am Chapel-en-le-Frith, Thornbrook Road 8.45 am

To reserve your place please make your booking on the form at the back of this newsletter and send it with your cheque made payable to the National Trust Peak District Centre to: Tony Read: 10 Elmfield, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak SK23 9TZ Telephone: 01298 814133 e-mail: [email protected]

Tuesday 16th October 2018 Britannia's Forgotten Frontier Recent Investigations at Whirlow Hall Farm An illustrated talk at Ashford Memorial Hall by Dr Clive Waddington Dr Clive Waddington is the founder and managing director of Archaeological Services Ltd (ARS) based in Bakewell. He told us a few years ago about the discoveries following archaeological excavations at Fin Cop overlooking Monsal Dale. Our countryside has obvious Bronze Age tumuli and Iron Age hill forts but what evidence is there of the Romans in our area? We know they had a fort at Brough in the Hope Valley, mined lead ore in the White Peak and left us a legacy of their road network. But what else remains and what else brought the Romans so far north? Whirlow Hall Farm is an educational charity in a semi-rural setting just over the county boundary on the western edge of Sheffield. The trustees invited ARS to conduct a geophysical survey at the farm. Dr Clive Waddington will explain what was found and how this gives a fresh insight into why the 40

Romans settled on this higher land between the river Derwent and river Don valleys. For further information please contact: John Boyle: Moorland View Stanedge Road Bakewell DE45 1DG Telephone: 01629 814521 email: [email protected] Members £4.00 Guests £5.00 Coffee 10.30 am Talk 11.00 am

Wednesday 14th November 2018 Photographing the Peaks A talk at Chinley Sunday School by Dave Butcher From his base at Briarwood Studios in Tunstead Milton, Dave has ventured across the globe capturing inspiring images of his beloved mountains and startling cityscapes. He has published six books of photographs, calendars and many articles in journals. You may have seen his work at the Gallery in the Gardens, at artist and designer fairs and RHS shows and further examples can be seen on www.davebutcher.co.uk. For the keen photographer, Dave runs regular photography and darkroom courses but today we will be treated to images of our beloved Peak District. Dave will be happy to answer your questions and there will be an opportunity to view examples of his work. For further information contact: Judith Aizlewood 6 Meadow Close, Whaley Bridge. SK23 7BD Telephone: 01663 733070 email: [email protected] Members £4.00 Guests £5.00 Coffee 10.30 am Talk 11.00 am

Saturday 1st December CHRISTMAS LUNCH 2018 The arrangements for this event have not yet been finalised but will follow the usual format. Details will appear in the next newsletter. 41

Wednesday 18th th April 2018 Wednesday 18 April 2018 VISIT TO NATIONAL CIVIL WAR CENTRE,

Visit to NEWARK, and SOUTHWELL WORKHOUSE National Civil War Centre, Newark market No of places required ………... @ £28.00 per person town and The Workhouse Enclosed £………………. Southwell

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VISIT TO THE NATIONAL CIVIL WAR CENTRE, NEWARK MARKET TOWN AND THE WORKHOUSE, SOUTHWELL

Wednesday 18th April 2018

Tuesday th 15th May 2018 Tuesday 15 May 2018 VISIT TO THE HARLEY GALLERY AND Visit to CRESWELL CRAGS

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VISIT TO THE HARLEY GALLERY AND CRESWELL CRAGS

Tuesday 15th May 2018

HOLIDAY TO DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY Monday 21st May - Friday 25th May 2018 COMPLETED BOOKING FORM TO BE RETURNED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to: Carolyn Turner, Lloran Lodge, Combs Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, SK23 9UP

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Thursday 14th June 2018 Thursday 14th June 2018

VISIT TO THE LION SALT WORKS AND

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VISIT TO THE LION SALT WORKS AND THE ANDERTON BOAT LIFT

Thursday 14th June 2018

Wednesday th 4th July 2018 Wednesday 4 July 2018 VISIT TO THE NATIONAL GALLERIES OF

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VISIT TO THE NATIONAL GALLERIES OF JUSTICE, NOTTINGHAM AND

WOLLATON HALL

Wednesday 4th July 2018

Tuesday th th 11 October Tuesday 11 October 2018 2018 VISIT TO TEMPLE NEWSAM AND THE

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VISIT TO TEMPLE NEWSAM AND THE HEPWORTH GALLERY, WAKEFIELD

Tuesday 16th October 2018