Events

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  • Derby Riverboat cruise on the Rover Derwent

    Derby Riverboat cruise on the Rover Derwent

    14:00 -15:00
    02/08/2024

    The Derby & Sandiacre Canal Trust run the electric riverboat “Outram” on a 45 minute cruise from Derby city centre towards Darley Abbey, along a stretch of the River Derwent that once lined with industry. The boat only takes 12 passengers, so we have booked it for two trips, giving members a choice of dates. Meet 2.00pm at the Phoenix Green Boat Station on the East Bank of the river in central Derby (postcode DE1 2EB). The river can be crossed on foot from the city centre via the Millennium footbridge near the UK Museum of Making. Please note that boarding the boat is via a swimming pool style ladder.

    12 places available on each date – £10 per person

    Organised by the Industrial Archaeology Section

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  • Aqueduct Cottage on the Cromford Canal

    Aqueduct Cottage on the Cromford Canal

    14:00 -16:00
    31/08/2024

    Aqueduct Cottage was built about 1802 by landowner and industrialist Peter Nightingale as a lock keeper’s cottage alongside the Cromford Canal at the junction with the canal arm to his factories at Lea Bridge. The building is now owned by the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust who manage the adjacent Lea Wood Nature Reserve. On this visit we will hear about the history of the cottage and see the results of the recent restoration project from volunteers who were involved.

    Access is from the Cromford Canal towpath. The nearest car park is at High Peak Junction off Lea Road DE4 5AE – from here you cross the River Derwent to the canal and turn left on the towpath – 10 minutes walk. By public transport, it is a 2 mile walk along the canal from either Cromford or Whatstandwell station.

    Time, numbers and price TBA.

    Organised by the Industrial Archaeology Section.