Belper North Mill Talks at No 28 Belper

Getting Crabs, Throwing Stones and Other Offences: 19th Century Trespassers in Milford - Talk at No.28 - 30th August 6pm

A notebook kept by the Milford Nightwatchmen in the 1830s was handed over to Belper Historical Society in 2022. After transcribing the book, it was possible to identify the people involved, the places that attracted trespassers and the punishments meted out to offenders. The talk shows a fascinating and very detailed picture of a different side of local life.

This talk by Jane Whitaker begins at 6pm on 30th August at No.28 on Belper Market Place as part of the Belper 250 anniversary celebrations.

All proceeds go towards the Belper North Mill Trust.

Life as an 1805 Mill Worker - Talk at No. 28 - 25th October 6pm

Join Mary the 1805 mill worker for a light-hearted journey back in time to hear what she has to say about working at the new Cotton Spinning North Mill built and owned by the Strutt family. You will hear about Mill life, her family and living in Belper in the early 19th century.

This costumed talk by Mary Wilson takes place at 6pm on 25th October at No.28 on Belper Market Place, as part of the Belper 250 anniversary celebrations.

All proceeds go towards the Belper North Mill Trust.