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Mills, Music and Manufacturing
The Sounds and Secrets of Old Belper
Yes, cotton built the town — but beyond the mills of Belper mills, another world was buzzing. Workshops hummed. Small enterprises thrived. And when the working day ended… the music rang through the streets.
This is the Belper you’ve never heard about.
Join us for a lively 1.5-mile guided walk through Belper, uncovering the hidden trades, forgotten industries, and surprising stories of how ordinary people worked hard — and celebrated even harder. From enterprise to entertainment, this is a journey beyond the obvious.
• Discover the businesses history books barely mention
• Hear the sounds of a town alive with ambition and rhythm
• See familiar streets in a completely new way
The walk lasts approximately 90 minutes, is mostly flat, and follows paved routes — perfect for curious minds ready to explore.
Please note: this is not a circular walk — but it is a one-way ticket into Belper’s best-kept secrets.
• Step off the beaten track
• Hear the echoes
• Experience the real story
Walk Leader: Christine Smith
Yes, cotton built the town — but beyond the mills of Belper mills, another world was buzzing. Workshops hummed. Small enterprises thrived. And when the working day ended… the music rang through the streets.
This is the Belper you’ve never heard about.
Join us for a lively 1.5-mile guided walk through Belper, uncovering the hidden trades, forgotten industries, and surprising stories of how ordinary people worked hard — and celebrated even harder. From enterprise to entertainment, this is a journey beyond the obvious.
• Discover the businesses history books barely mention
• Hear the sounds of a town alive with ambition and rhythm
• See familiar streets in a completely new way
The walk lasts approximately 90 minutes, is mostly flat, and follows paved routes — perfect for curious minds ready to explore.
Please note: this is not a circular walk — but it is a one-way ticket into Belper’s best-kept secrets.
• Step off the beaten track
• Hear the echoes
• Experience the real story
Walk Leader: Christine Smith
Sunday 13 Sep 26
North Mill car park by Chevin Cricket, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1YD
11am-12.30pm Tickets: Adults £7.50 (plus online booking fee) Under 16s go free Places are limited – all walks must be pre-booked online at www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/
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