http://www.newhallcommunity.org.uk/ Heritage Pages en-uk Copyright 2007-2009 Ken Wedgeworth Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:56:49 GMT Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:40:01 GMT http://www.newhallcommunity.org.uk/CommunityPages.asp?select=Coal_Mining http://www.newhallcommunity.org.uk/CommunityPages.asp?select=Coal_Mining The earliest reference to Swadlincote's mineral deposits is contained in an agreement dated 1294 between Henry de Verdun, Lord Delaxon and Thomas, son of Richard de Alrewas, whereby: the said Henry and his heirs shall make their profit of sea coals and other minerals found underground in the aforesaid land and shall have free power to make marl pits . - Read more

]]> http://www.newhallcommunity.org.uk/CommunityPages.asp?select=Environmental_Education_Project http://www.newhallcommunity.org.uk/CommunityPages.asp?select=Environmental_Education_Project Based at Rosliston Forestry Centre, we have been organising a range of public events, environmental courses and school visits across the district since 1994. Our aim is to provide opportunities for people to learn about the environment whilst having fun. - Read more

]]> http://www.newhallcommunity.org.uk/CommunityPages.asp?select=Heritage_News http://www.newhallcommunity.org.uk/CommunityPages.asp?select=Heritage_News Heritage News is published three times a year around April (Spring / Summer issue), August (Autumn issue) and December (Winter issue). It is circulated to all parish councils / meetings, amenity societies and historical groups within South Derbyshire, and is also distributed to libraries and to local press contacts. - Read more

]]> http://www.newhallcommunity.org.uk/CommunityPages.asp?select=History_Trails http://www.newhallcommunity.org.uk/CommunityPages.asp?select=History_Trails The Environmental Education Team at South Derbyshire District Council have put together a series of town history trails for you to learn more about our town. - Read more

]]> http://www.newhallcommunity.org.uk/CommunityPages.asp?select=Industrial_Heritage http://www.newhallcommunity.org.uk/CommunityPages.asp?select=Industrial_Heritage This sensitive conversion of a 19th century pottery is situated on the corner of West Street and Alexandra Road in the conservation area of Swadlincote. - Read more

]]> http://www.newhallcommunity.org.uk/CommunityPages.asp?select=Local_Heritage http://www.newhallcommunity.org.uk/CommunityPages.asp?select=Local_Heritage The Magic Attic was started in 1987 by local historians who were interested in preserving information about the disappearing local History and Heritage of this important industrial area and its surroundings. - Read more

]]> http://www.newhallcommunity.org.uk/CommunityPages.asp?select=Museums_Art_Galleries http://www.newhallcommunity.org.uk/CommunityPages.asp?select=Museums_Art_Galleries Museums and Art Galleries In Derbyshire. The Council's Heritage Officer also arranges for the special opening of private properties for Heritage Open Days - Read more

]]> http://www.newhallcommunity.org.uk/CommunityPages.asp?select=Shardlow_Heritage_Centre http://www.newhallcommunity.org.uk/CommunityPages.asp?select=Shardlow_Heritage_Centre The Centre is housed in the earliest of the canal warehouses and can be found by following the signs to Shardlow from the A50 between Junction 24 of the M1 and Derby. Once in the village look for the Clock Warehouse family pub, a Mansfield Brewery house. The Centre shares its car park, and is in the Warehouse that lies between the canal and the road. The entrance is on the canal wharf that is accessed from the Clock Warehouse carpark. - Read more

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