Wessington is a city on the border between beadle and hand counties in south dakota, united states. Wessington area information derbyshire england, uk. Wessington, derbyshire genealogy familysearch wiki. Oct 10, 2008 this is an excellent, indepth history of derbyshire. Nov 03, 2008 derbyshire is made up of many contrasting parts. Brackenfield wessington and ogston, pleasley, blackwell, stretton, elmton, scarcliffe. These statistics can tell you if wessington is an economically deprived area and how hard it might be to get a job. They cover a range of socioeconomic factors so you can compare wessington to figures for derbyshire and nationally. Journal of the derbyshire archaeological and natural history. Wessington photos, maps, books, memories francis frith.
An old map of derbyshire, handdrawn in 1840 for the renowned cartographic publisher samuel lewis. Alfreton stream bridge spc8 60, wessington 1417693. I cant praise you high enough and our leader was fantastic. Toh bates has a more modern transcription of the wessington entry at his about derbyshire website. A village in north east derbyshire district, derbyshire, england os grid ref sk3757. The village information above is taken from the the derbyshire village book, written by members of derbyshire federation of womens institutes and published by countryside books. Stories from an extraordinary world eyam revisited. Listed buildings in wessington, north east derbyshire, derbyshire.
Sir william cavendish, bess of hardwick, elizabethan chatsworth detail, 1505 57. Wessington did have two pubs, but the three horse shoes closed a couple of years ago, at which point its licensees, steve and andrea morgan, moved up the road to take over the horse and jockey. This vehicle is supplied with 2 keys and complimented by full porsche service history. Freely available genealogical and historical data about the town of belper in derbyshire. Eckington is a town in north east derbyshire, part of the sheffield urban area. Page 228 in this year, before martinmas, king edward went with his forces to bedford, and gained the town. Wessington, derbyshire genealogy heraldry and history. Click on the map for other historical maps of this place. The village of wessington derbyshire life and countryside. The population of wessington as a whole, is older than the national average. Wessington derbyshire, peak district local history author. New book on derbyshires quarrying history leaves no stone. Please note that these units are listed here because their boundaries covered the point location we hold for wessington. Although split in two by a main road, the green is a vast swathe of land with ample opportunities for strolling, dogwalking and kickabout fun.
Wessington is located in fine open countryside, on high land between matlock and alfreton, and it has one of the largest village greens to be found anywhere in the country. Refurbished in 2016 we have created a cosy atmosphere perfect for a delicious meal or chilled drinks with friends and family. A small village in derbyshire could be known as the key place where a great question of our age was answered. Listed buildings in wessington, north east derbyshire. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
The first booklength history of wirksworth was only published in 2016, by local historians mary wiltshire and anton shone. Marketing suite open thursday sunday 11am5pm and by appointment at other times. A somewhat more serious allegation came the following year when he was charged with making an affray alongside samuel college of wessington at oakerthorpe. Click on the link below to view countrysides range of other local titles. With quirky interiors, tasty fresh pub dishes, real ales and cocktails we are. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building.
This page has been viewed 465 times 248 via redirect content is available under creative commons attribution share alike unless otherwise noted. In 187072, john marius wilsons imperial gazetteer of england and wales described wessington like. Most are for loan but there is a small reference collection of the most important and rarer works. Local studies at alfreton library derbyshire county council. Alfreton library has a good collection of general books about the county plus many local histories of the town and its surrounding parishes. We offer a private book publishing service delivering a highquality product our editing and design services are highlyregarded and our printers also serve the majority of.
Exploring history in and around derbyshire vividly brings to life aspects of bygone times from misty celtic twilight to more modern times. Wessington, north east derbyshire local area information, map, walks and more. Wessington, north east derbyshire area information, map. A small city in beadle county and hand county, south dakota, united states. The units covering this place tab lists units whose boundaries contained wessington election results.
Court books 15281915 at the derbyshire record office. Hosted by amber valley wines at their wellknown little vineyard just outside the village of wessington, this event will judge fine french champagne against some of the best english wines, to come up with a locally definitive answer to the big question. A tall singlespan underbridge located in an embankment crossing alfreton stream built c. Near the hall is the parish church of st michael and st mary, a superb norman building that has been described as a cathedral in miniature. Wessington, derbyshire click on the map for other historical maps of this place. The maps are decorated in the margins by selected frith photographs. Wessington christ church is an ecclesiastical parish formed in 1859 from crich, derbyshire ancient parish. These superbly detailed maps provide an authoritive and fascinating insight into the history and gradual development of our cities, towns and villages. Only relevant to people interested in local history. This is an excellent, indepth history of derbyshire.
The history of the county of derby internet archive. Dream cave, where the rhino was found, is on private land between wirksworth and carsington reservoir. Wessington is a village and civil parish in the english county of derbyshire. It lies on the b6052 and b6056 roads close to the a65 for sheffield and junction 30 of the m1. History of wessington in north east derbyshire historical. Wessington, derbyshire photos, maps, books and memories of wessington.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Wessington, a township and an ecclesiastical parish in crich parish, derbyshire, 1. Wessington wessington in derbyshire is situated two and a half miles n. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Wessington is a township and ecclesiastical parish, formed march 8, 1859, out of crich parish, and is 1. It is in the north east derbyshire district of the county. In 187072, john marius wilson, imperial gazetteer of england and wales described wessington like this. Wessington primary school we have all thoroughly enjoyed the residential and feel that the children got a huge amount from it. Other places near wessington, north east derbyshire de55 6dr. A wirksworth history is available from the local bookshop on the dale, at the heritage centre, and online.
The grapes of wrath shows kindness can endure even the most hostile conditions. Follow our adventures in english wine growing, apple orchards, cider making and future plans for tourism. Bellasis bemerton, a topographical dictionary of england 1848, pp. Hi there, i am writing to try and find any history of ganister or gannister mining at wessington moorwood moor by pickford holland company. I think, even for people on holiday in derbyshire, it may be a little too complicated. The horse and jockey wessington gastro pub derbyshire. Amid the pandemic, the story of a derbyshire village that selfisolated in 1666 to save others is an.
History edit edit source the union of belper comprises 35 parishes and places, and contains a population of 46,235. Proctor car sales is driven by the passion of all proctor employees, with over 20 years experience in the motor trade, all of our quality vehicles are personally selected. In march 1859 the parish of wessington was formed out of the parish of crich. An exclusive development in wessington, derbyshire is the perfect setting for buyers wishing to settle in this village location surrounded by stunning derbyshire countryside. Wessington, north east derbyshire, derbyshire, de55 ii garden wall at roadnook farm wessington, north east derbyshire, derbyshire, de55 ii hay farmhouse wessington, north east derbyshire, derbyshire, de55 ii l shaped range of cowsheds 10 metres to east of roadnook farmhouse wessington, north east derbyshire, derbyshire, de55 ii outbuilding. The opening of the church led to this village being established.
History of wirksworth our little derbyshire town on the. William noble, farmer, wessington wessington, derbyshire. The community hosts its annual fun days celebration each july. It is 7 miles 11 km northeast of chesterfield and 8. West of alfreton on the a615 alfreton to matlock road, centres around a wide green and a pub called the horse and jockey. Its remarkable story is only matched by that of the family who have dwelled there, and with whose fortunes it has risen and fallen, only to rise again. The experiences of its sheep farmers on the fringes of the northern moors were very different from those of the cheesemakers south of ashbourne or the cerealgrowers over near the nottinghamshire border. The parish of brackenfield was originally a township of nearby morton. The parish has the smallest population of all parishes in the north east derbyshire district. Wessington had a population of 509 in 2001, however in the 19th century it was around 350.
Oct 01, 2015 renishaw hall in derbyshire has been the seat of the sitwell family since 1625. It had a 2001 population of 11,152, increasing to 11,855 including bramley. Wessington tom bates derbyshire peak district author, writer, poet. Christ church wessington was dedicated by the bishop of derby and the first vicar was the revd joseph d. Local information for the town of wessington, derbyshire. Theres probably not many people who would think to put a book about quarrying at the top of their wishlists but a glossy new publication, which charts the history of 200 derbyshire. However for local people this is the best local history book. Information on wessington an ancient derbyshire village. Christ church, wessington, derbyshire history in structure. Ann andrews provides a transcription of the wessington entry from kellys directory of the counties of derby, notts, leicester and rutland 1891. You can search for units that covered the particular location you are interested in by typing a postcode into our home page, or by using our historic maps section, zooming in, selecting the information option, and then clicking on your location. Guide to wessington, derbyshire ancestry, family history, and genealogy. In this fascinating study of derbyshire history youll find tales about saints and sinners, hermits and heroes, faith, folly. Ogston hall derbyshire local studies libraries and uk.
Get your 3day weather forecast for wessington, derbyshire, united kingdom. Gcse aqa history books gcse aqa history revision guides, very good condition. Page 115 newcastle, and at his own proper ex pence, in such a wonderful manner, and in such an excess of feasting, as had scarce ever before been known in england, and would be still thought very prodigious, if the same noble person had not, within a year or two afterwards, made the king and queen a more stupendious entertainment. It features a host of articles about the history and beauty of derbyshire, including regular latest design trends for the home, derbyshire theatres and events, places to dine and much more. Mar 20, 2011 this page was last edited on 8 january 2016, at 18. Belper poor law union, derbyshire genealogy genealogy. Christ church is a grade ii listed building in wessington, derbyshire, england. The population of wessington is also older than the derbyshire average, making wessington a older persons location.
History of wessington in north east derbyshire map and. Wessington, a townshipchapelry in crich parish, derby. Also see website for searchable database for calendars of prisoners and removal orders. Wessington and ogston, each of which are mentioned in domesday book. The obituary was featured in derbyshire times on january 9, 2020. The second pick in our new fortnightly book club, this 1939. Wessington tom bates derbyshire peak district author. At that time the church could accommodate around 170 seated parishioners, but in 1884 the church was renovated and improved to cater for 208. History of chatsworth peak district online, derbyshire. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 576. I grew up at yew tree farm on moorwood, moor lane, wessington and know this site was mined by this company. Walks in derbyshire free walks peak district walks.
In 187072, john marius wilsons imperial gazetteer of england and wales described wessington like this. Records of notable families, information about the churches and chapels, especially the unitarian chapel, the strutt family, the mills, the industrial revolution, photos and videos of modern belper, bmds, parish records, and other family history data. Wessington, derbyshire photos, maps, books and memories of wessington everything old maps books memories nearby places. Books about wessington area browse 23 photo books on wessington and the surrounding area. Amberley publishing provides a fresh approach to regional and general history. History of wessington in north east derbyshire map and description. This site is about the history and heritage of the parish of crich. Wessington, derbyshire ilivehere britains worst places. Posted sunday, may, 2007 email this page printerfriendly page. Look at my other adverts for other subjects books also for sale. A clock belonging to samuel had been the main prize. A unit may cover just the town or village, but it may include a big surrounding area. Crich parish also included tansley up to 1840 and wessington until 1859.
Wessington, derbyshire genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. For more information on other towns in derbyshire, you can visit our towns in derbyshire page, alternatively you can use the navigation menu. Hosted by amber valley wines at their wellknown little vineyard just outside the village of wessington, this event will judge fine french champagne against some of the best english wines, to come up with a locally definitive answer to the big question on. For example, in england and wales rural districts units with rd or rsd suffixes may even exclude the places they are named after. When the domesday book was compiled in 1086, the village was known as. It is near to the towns of matlock, alfreton and the village of brackenfield. Feb 11, 2014 a tall singlespan underbridge located in an embankment crossing alfreton stream built c. Christ church is another hub of social activity in the village. Melbourne is a historic town in southern derbyshire, the home of melbourne hall, a stately home with its roots in the 12th century.
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