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Waterpower in Belper - Past and Present and Future Heritage Walk
A walk around the waterways of the Belper Mill complex, seeing how the Strutt’s used water from the River Derwent to power the 11 water wheels. Recent research has uncovered additional information about the original 1776 ‘South Mill’ that continues to use the water today to generate electricity, supplying the national grid.
Walk organised by the Belper North Mill Trust.
Walk organised by the Belper North Mill Trust.
Sunday 21 Jul 24
Belper Mills Derbyshire DE56 1YD
Walk begins at 10.30am on Sunday 21st July 2024 from the bandstand in the River Gardens.Adults £7.50 with accompanied Under 16s free.
Book online via www.belpernorthmill.org.uk
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