Hartington Rural Social Group on Tuesday 26th July at Hartington Village Hall (2.00-4.00) : to accompany homemade cakes, tea and coffee we will hear about the nearby Ecton Copper Mine, source of the 5th Duke of Devonshire’s wealth. The ore yielded as much as 60% copper with the boom period being 1760-1790 and was the source of money used to build Buxton’s Crescent and what is now the Devonshire Dome. The mining supervisor, credited with developing the technology to exploit the ore, lived at the ‘Old Vicarage’, Hartington and his grave is in St Giles’ Churchyard. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday afternoon as we travel back in time to a fascinating period in the local area.
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- Appeal for care of the Peak District as spring officially begins 28th February 2025As the UK begins its ‘meteorological spring’ on 1 March, organisations involved in caring for the Peak District are urging everyone to respect and take personal responsibility when enjoying the country’s original national park to help protect the area’s natural beauty.
- National Park Authority approves restructure under unprecedented financial pressures 25th February 2025The Peak District National Park Authority has today (25 February 2025) approved restructuring proposals that have been driven by a need to reduce costs.
- Have your say to improve walking and cycling routes in the Peak District National Park 7th February 2025People who live, work in and visit the Peak District National Park are being asked for their views on walking, cycling, riding, and wheeling (wheelchairs/trampers) routes in an online consultation.
- Have your say as Peak District National Park boss hosts new roadshows 4th February 2025Peak District residents and businesses can share their views with National Park chief executive Phil Mulligan in a new series of informal roadshows.
- National Park Authority announces significant restructure under unprecedented financial pressures 10th January 2025The Peak District National Park Authority has confirmed it is beginning consultation with a number of staff over restructure proposals that are being driven by a need to cut costs.