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Photographs of Cromford, Derbyshire, England
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Cromford & Black Rocks. These are located in Derbyshire.

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• Photos of Cromford, Derbyshire, England
Cromford is an historic village set in the Derwent valley, with a picturesque 15th century bridge. This is one of the most important industrial sites in England. It was here in 1771 that Richard Arkwright in partnership with Jedediah Strutt, established the first mechanised textile factory in the world. The old High Peak Railway which formerly joined the Cromford Canal to Whaley Bridge is now the High Peak Trail.
The Cromford canal is currently being restored to its former glory.

See my Leawood Pump & Cromford Canal page HERE

Black rocks is a great place to come if you want a walk up a wooded hill to see the wonderful views of Wirksworth etc.


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 Photo Description : Cromford pond & the Scarthin
Image Reference No. : DP-260702CROMF-01
Date photo taken : 26th July 2002
Other Information : This is cromford pond looking towards a road called 'the Scarthin'. To the left of the chapel is Scarthin books, who sell many local guide books by local authors.
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 Photo Description : Allen's Hill and Water Lane
Image Reference No. : DP-191002CROMF-02
Date photo taken : 19th October 2002
Other Information : This is a view of Allen's Hill viewed over Cromford pond from the Scarthin. The church and other buildings are on Water Lane.
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 Photo Description : Rainbow over Cromford pond
Image Reference No. : DP-191002CROMF-03
Date photo taken : 19th October 2002
Other Information : This is cromford pond with a rainbow over the Scarthin. The rainbow was only visible for a couple of minutes so I was lucky to get it.

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 Photo Description : Houses over looking Cromford pond
Image Reference No. : DP-260702CROMF-04
Date photo taken : 26th July 2002
Other Information : Cromford pond is full of wildlife and natural flowers, these houses overlook the pond. What a great view!
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 Photo Description : Cromford pond water wheel
Image Reference No. : DP-260702CROMF-05
Date photo taken : 26th July 2002
Other Information : This water wheel puts water into Cromford pond.
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 Photo Description : The Greyhound Hotel
Image Reference No. : DP-260702CROMF-06
Date photo taken : 26th July 2002
Other Information : This is the greyhound hotel and it is located in Cromford market square.


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 Photo Description : Arkwrights mill ,Cromford
Image Reference No. : DP-080701CROMF-07
Date photo taken : 8th July 2001
Other Information : This is one of the mill buildings at Arkwrights mill.
This was built in 1772 as a water powered cotton mill.
For more information about the Arkwright mills click HERE
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 Photo Description : Restoration of mill building,Cromford
Image Reference No. : DP-080701CROMF-08
Date photo taken : 8th July 2001
Other Information : These buildings are currently being renovated.
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 Photo Description : Arkwrights mill ,Cromford
Image Reference No. : DP-080701CROMF-09
Date photo taken : 8th July 2001
Other Information : This is one of the mill buildings at Arkwrights mill. Cromford mill is now a world heritage site.

In August 1771 Richard Arkwright began building in Cromford. He created the world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill.


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 Photo Description : Arkwrights mill ,Cromford
Image Reference No. : DP-080701CROMF-10
Date photo taken : 8th July 2001
Other Information : This is one of the weirs at Arkwrights mill.


Black Rocks, Cromford, Derbyshire
Black rocks is a very popualr location for walkers and climbers.
For an exact map location click HERE. 
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 Photo Description : Black Rocks,Cromford
Image Reference No. : DP-050601CROMF-11
Date photo taken : 5th June 2001
Other Information : This is part the way up the Black Rocks trail to the top.
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 Photo Description : Black Rocks,Cromford
Image Reference No. : DP-050601CROMF-12
Date photo taken : 5th June 2001
Other Information : This is part the way up the Black Rocks trail to the top.
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 Photo Description : Black Rocks,Cromford
Image Reference No. : DP-050601CROMF-13
Date photo taken : 5th June 2001
Other Information : This is part the way up but nearly at the top, just that bit of path ahead to walk up.
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 Photo Description : Black Rocks,Cromford
Image Reference No. : DP-050601CROMF-14
Date photo taken : 5th June 2001
Other Information : This is the view at the top of Black Rocks, Why is there a number eight on that grass, Do you know?
These 8 stones are also on my Worksworth page click HERE to go there now.
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 Photo Description : Black Rocks,Cromford
Image Reference No. : DP-050601CROMF-15
Date photo taken : 5th June 2001
Other Information : This is the view from the top of Black Rocks.

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 Photo Description : Black Rocks,Cromford
Image Reference No. : DP-050601CROMF-16
Date photo taken : 5th June 2001
Other Information : This is the view from the top of Black Rocks.
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 Photo Description : Black Rocks,Cromford
Image Reference No. : DP-050601CROMF-17
Date photo taken : 5th June 2001
Other Information : This is part the way up the Black Rocks trail coming back down.
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 Photo Description : Black Rocks,Cromford
Image Reference No. : DP-050601CROMF-18
Date photo taken : 5th June 2001
Other Information : This is on the way back down and it is getting dark now.



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