Industrial Heritage in North West Leicestershire and South Derbyshire
In the heart of North West Leicestershire and South Derbyshire, there are hundreds of years of industrial history just waiting to be explored. In this part of the world there are villages and towns where you can clearly see the remains of some of the country's major industries.
From the coal mining industry in the aptly named Coalville to the tramways in Ticknall, there is plenty to explore. Take a tour with an ex-miner around Snibston's former colliery buildings, visit a restored mill at Hough Hill at Swannington, search for the houses built from giant bricks at Measham, or find the framework knitters' cottages with long narrow windows in Melbourne. Come and explore the villages where your ancestors lived and worked.
This site provides a number of themed industrial heritage trails which combine sites to visit and museums and heritage centres where staff and volunteers will be happy to provide you with more information.
Enjoy exploring the suggested trails and museums and whilst planning your visit, don't forget to make time for refreshments. We've included just a taste of what the area has to offer, there are lots of village pubs, teashops and restaurants to give you a well earned break from your trails.
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