DUFFIELD: Amber Valley Parish #5 of 35

AMBER VALLEY PARISH #5: DUFFIELD
Welcome to a big one folks. This is Duffield, located 5 miles north of Derby and centred on the western bank of the River Derwent and the mouth of the River Ecclesbourne. Its located within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Area and the southern foothills of the Pennines.
In times past, the parish of Duffield was much larger than it is now, covering the area known as Duffield Frith. At that time it included other settlements like Holbrook for example. Before the 19th century, Duffield was mainly an agricultural settlement. It had two cattle-fairs, held on the Thursday after New Year's Day, and on the 1st March.
Industry did exist however. Both Ironstone and coal were to be found in this part of Derbyshire too, and its thought these were what originally attracted the de Ferrars family to the area. There are frequent references to iron-working in historical records. There were also several corn mills and quarries. At the turn of the 19th century, the major occupation in the village was framework knitting.
The biggest changes came first in the 1840s with the opening of the railways and again in 1910 thanks to the car giant Rolls Royce. Duffield has several historical landmarks, including the remains of a castle to the North of the village which once stood on a huge mound overlooking the river. Its open to the public and it will be featured on this route along with loads more.
Let’s go walking guys!
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Duffield Bank Railway:
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The Meadows:
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Bradshaws:
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Scout Group:
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St Margaret Clitherow:
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Library:
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Tennis Club:
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Town Street Tap:
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Kale and Corn:
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Trinity Methodist Church:
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Cemetery:
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Anchitell Grey:
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Wesleyan Chapel:
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Ecclesbourne Valley Railway:
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Eyes Meadow:
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War Memorial:
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Demographics:
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[@pennylane9730]

Hi Andy.
Beautiful church.
I like a river therapeutic.
Past days lot of industry.
Cross memorial respectful.
Tunnel is handy but I wouldnt want walk there at night.
Meadow and sports nice.
History of railways important.
Lots of lovely propertys.
Nice see it has lot of amenities.
Pity nothing hardly remains of the castle..
Vilage has lots of interesting bits and pieces.
Including car manufacturer.
Like Duck island..
Another interesting village
Great video
Thanks..

[@Thoomas2001]

Duffield definitely seems like the kind of place I'd enjoy. What a gem!

[@TheVillageIdiot]

It really is! But that's Amber Valley, its just gorgeous

[@christineburton1497]

Lovely video. Particularly interested in the railway history but lots of interest .

[@TheVillageIdiot]

Glad you enjoyed it. Lots more Amber Valley to come