The Story of Magpie Mine Located near the village of Sheldon, Magpie Mine served as the last working lead mine in the Derbyshire ore field, operating for over 200 years. The mine’s name likely originates from the magpie’s association with… Read More »Magpie Mine
Monyash: A History of a Peak District Village Monyash is a small village in the Peak District National Park, England. It is situated in the head of Lathkill Dale, one of the most beautiful and tranquil dales in the county.… Read More »Monyash
Middleton-by-Wirksworth is a small village in the Derbyshire Dales, England. It is located on a hilltop overlooking the Derwent Valley, about 5 miles south of Wirksworth. The village has a population of around 500 people, and is known for its… Read More »Middleton by Wirksworth