Waterpower in Belper and Derwent Valley
At Belper River GardensOn Sun 21st July 2024 From 10.00am To 12.30am
Join us for a walk around the waterways of the Belper Mill complex to see how waterpower has been harnessed on the site for nearly
250 years.
Belper River Gardens
Matlock Road
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1BE
Matlock Road
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1BE
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Waterpower in Belper and Derwent Valley
Date and time: Sunday 16 June, 2-3.30pm
Location: Belper River Gardens bandstand
Leader: Ian Jackson
Summary: Join us for a walk around the waterways of the Belper Mill complex to see how waterpower has been harnessed on the site for nearly 250 years. Discover how the Strutts used 11 waterwheels (including 6 'flood wheels') to power the site and how the English Sewing Cotton Company went on to introduce hydro-electric power to the site.
Book online at https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/
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