Hartington Rural Social Group on Tuesday 26th July at Hartington Village Hall (2.00-4.00) : to accompany homemade cakes, tea and coffee we will hear about the nearby Ecton Copper Mine, source of the 5th Duke of Devonshire’s wealth. The ore yielded as much as 60% copper with the boom period being 1760-1790 and was the source of money used to build Buxton’s Crescent and what is now the Devonshire Dome. The mining supervisor, credited with developing the technology to exploit the ore, lived at the ‘Old Vicarage’, Hartington and his grave is in St Giles’ Churchyard. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday afternoon as we travel back in time to a fascinating period in the local area.
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- Have your say as Peak District National Park boss hosts new roadshows 4th February 2025Peak District residents and businesses can share their views with National Park chief executive Phil Mulligan in a new series of informal roadshows.
- National Park Authority announces significant restructure under unprecedented financial pressures 10th January 2025The Peak District National Park Authority has confirmed it is beginning consultation with a number of staff over restructure proposals that are being driven by a need to cut costs.
- Public warned of midweek safety closures for popular Monsal Trail 8th January 2025The Peak District National Park Authority has once again urged users of the popular Monsal Trail to be aware of weekday closures on the route throughout January and February 2025.
- Say it with cake! Peak District National Park Authority celebrates historic anniversary 17th December 2024Peak district leaders and trainees joined together to mark the 75th anniversary of legislation which led to the creation of the UK's national parks.
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