Derbyshire Local History fair

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27/06/2026 10:00 - 15:00
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This year’s Derbyshire Local History Fair is to be held on Saturday 27 June 2026 from 10 am to 3pm at

Riddings Community Centre

West Street

Riddings

Alfreton

DE55 4EW.

A wide range of historical and heritage societies, groups, archives and libraries will be represented with displays of their activities and and sales of their publications. Please bring cash as many small groups are unable to accept card payments.

 

Refreshments will be available and some of the groups will be giving short talks.

 

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