Cromford

It was at Cromford that Sir Richard Arkwright established his first (and the world's first) water - powered cotton - spinning mill in 1769, the river Derwent providing an ample power supply.

The original mill survives, minus its top two storeys, and is open to the public daily.

In partnership with Jedediah Strutt his business became so successful he built a model village with a church, a hotel for travellers, a market place, a lock - up and accommodation for his workers. These older terraced houses are mostly 3 - storied, the upper floor used by stocking - knitting frame workers, and have inter - connecting doors creating galleries where operatives could quickly go to the aid of their colleagues.

Arkwright was also one of the instigators of the Cromford Canal, the then most efficient means of carrying goods from this mineral - rich area. Although only navigable a few miles today, the canal became the important link with the East Midlands and the rest of the countrywide canal network. Fed partly by a culvert draining old lead mines beyond Cromford, the canal also relied on water pumped from the river Derwent. The steam - operated Leawood Pump - house with its distinctive chimney is now restored and is run on advertised days. The preserved Cornish - type beam engine is the last surviving plunger pump in the country and is worth a visit on a "steaming" day.

Accommodation near Cromford


The Cables 182 Dale Road Matlock Bath Derbyshire DE4 3PS	Quality bed & breakfast in three comfortable, ensuite rooms. The double -glazed house is located opposite the towering High Tor between Matlock and Matlock Bath. Private parking and Broadband Internet facilities also available for guests. Sorry no pets or smoking... more details	*Contact: Helen and David Bell* *Tel: +44 (0) 1629 583629* *Mobile: 07947 737713*
Croft Edge 83 Church Street Starkholmes Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3BY	A tastefully decorated and fully furnished two-bedroom cottage to let on the edge of the Peak District National Park in Central England. more details	*Contact: A Miller* *Tel: +44(0) 115 958 27 66*


Macdonald Hotels The New Bath Hotel New Bath Road Matlock Bath Derbyshire DE4 3PX	The New Bath Hotel is set in 5 acres of grounds - a convenient base for exploring 'Peak Practice territory'. Leisure facilities at the hotel include a tennis court, a thermal-fed indoor heated plunge pool, sauna, solarium, thermal-fed outdoor pool and free car park...
Wellfield Court MATLOCK Derbyshire	*Sleeps 6. This recently built house, situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, is within easy reach of the town centre and in the heart of the beautiful Peak District*	Prices &
New Bath Hotel New Bath Rd Matlock Bath Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3PX	The New Bath Hotel at Matlock Bath has been reviving tired spirits since the year in which Prince Charles Edward Stuart, Bonnie Prince Charlie led his Jacobites as far South as nearby Derby....

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