Monthly Heritage Talks

Type:Virtual Event

31 St Johns Street, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4DS
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Poster for September 2021 heritage talk - The Lumsdale Valley, showing a sepia picture of Lumsdale Mill

About

Every last Friday of the month, Wirksworth Heritage Centre hosts our very popular Heritage Talks. Guest speakers talk about local historical themes, show images, artifacts and share stories.

Talks start 7:30pm, £7pp (includes tea/coffee). Booking essential.

 

Previous and upcoming talks include:

"What do we know about packhorse transport in Britain?" Alastair Clark

"Illustrating Wirksworth Woolly Rhino" Janet Brady, author and illustrator

"The Animals and Environment of Ice Age Derbyshire" Dr. Angharad Jones

"Lumsdale Valley" Alan and Christine Piper

"Derbyshire, Where Writers Walked" Local author Catherine James

"The Wirksworth Project Revisited" Barry Joyce

"Wirksworth Unearthed" Anton Shone

"Derby at War (1914-1918)" Mike Galer

 

 

 

 

Awards

  • Other Awards Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2023

Guide Prices

£7pp Booking essential.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled Accessibility
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant/catering
  • Refreshments Available

Children & Infants

  • Accept children all ages
  • Baby changing facilities

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties
  • Cater for groups
  • Dogs Accepted
  • Education/study area
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • Wireless internet (WiFi) connection available

Key Features

  • Non smoking establishment

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Map & Directions

Opening Times

Open Christmas
Open New Year
Centre is open 9am - 4pm (but check website) Talks are last Friday of every month, 7:30pm (25 June 2024 - 17 Dec 2024)

* Please check our website for up to date details and all booking.

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