Elvaston Castle was once the seat of the Harrington family and now in the hands of Derbyshire County Council. It has long stood mainly empty as plans for its future have come and gone - the only part in regular use is a tea room. The white structure on the roof is a greenhouse - a relic of the days when gentlefolk collected and grew rare specimens of plant.
Outside the Pride Park stadium is this bronze statue celebrating the partnership that Clough and Taylor had that included the 1972 league championship.
In the back of beyond, just past the middle of nowhere lies the now abandoned Magpie Mine. Now being preserved by a dedicated team it makes for a very informative - and free - visit
This rather large rock is the Eagle Stone and can be found at Baslow Edge in the Derbyshire Peak District.
In the back and beyond of the Derbyshire Peak District you will find many abandoned barns, left to dereliction by a combination of farmer not needing them and planners refusing planning permission for any other use.
Outside the Pride Park stadium is this bronze statue celebrating the partnership that Clough and Taylor had that included the 1972 league championship.
Outside the Pride Park stadium is this bronze statue celebrating the partnership that Clough and Taylor had that included the 1972 league championship.
Bakewell bridge crosses the river Wye and is probably one of the most famous and recognised structures in Bakewell.
Believed to have been built some 3 - 4,000 years ago Doll Tor is a scheduled ancient monument in the Peak district of Derbyshire. As with all things of this age its purpose is speculation though it would seem fair to assume it to have been an important ritual site. The only firm evidence for earlier use is as a burial / cremation site and several cremation urns have been recovered. This image has been digitally manipulated.
In the Peak National Park you can find many mill stones, some just started, some nearly finished and everything in between. All it took was one crack and that was it - wasted. This one looked very nearly done but for whatever reason never made it to a mill.
Howden dam is one of two that control water along the river Derwent in Peak District National Park. Made famous by their use as practice targets for the Dam Buster Squadron it is today a very popular tourist site. Seen here 'over-topping' after a very wet winter.
Derwent dam is one of two that control water along the river Derwent in Peak District National Park. Made famous by their use as practice targets for the Dam Buster Squadron it is today a very popular tourist site. Seen here 'over-topping' after a very wet winter.
Lumsdale is now a beautiful secluded valley in Derbyshire situated between Chesterfield and Matlock. In its heyday though it was a bustling centre of industry as the steep sided valley provided a fast flowing and powerful stream that was harvested to power several mills producing a range of goods.
Snow in the Peak District National Park of Derbyshire. Whenever you hear 'snow on the hills' in a weather forecast this is where they mean. Such trees as do grow here remain low to the ground and as you can see here bend to the prevailing winds.
Sign to a public footpath in the snow covered Peak District in Derbyshire
Ladybower reservoir in the Derbyshire Peak District.
Just outside the town of Matlock in Derbyshire there is an unassuming little lane that leads to an amazing place called Lumsdale. Lumsdale was in its day a major industrial area, powered by a series of water mills sited along the Bentley Brook. Long since abandoned, nature is now taking things back. This is Bentley Brook - meandering through the autumn colours, now unhindered.
Lumsdale is now a beautiful secluded valley in Derbyshire situated between Chesterfield and Matlock. In its heyday though it was a bustling centre of industry as the steep sided valley provided a fast flowing and powerful stream that was harvested to power several mills producing a range of goods
The Peak District is littered with such barns. Too small to be of use in modern farming styles and planning permission being rarely granted for alternative uses they are just left to fall into disrepair.
This delightful little bridge is in the village of Ashford in the Water in Derbyshire. A popular tourist spot in summer, particularly on a warm, sunny day.
This delightful little bridge is in the village of Ashford in the Water in Derbyshire. Most people photograph it from the other side as there is an easy path however a gentle paddle or careful use of small stepping stones gives this rather pleasing result.
Magpie Mine is a now abandoned (1950s) lead mine that is in the care of a dedicated team of folk who are preserving it and doing enough to keep it in preservation. No intentions of re-opening it, however you can visit the site on advertised open days. Located near Sheldon, Bakewell, Derbyshire.
The Peak District of Derbyshire has many, many such abandoned barns. Planners won't allow conversion to accommodation, farmers don't need them - so they are left to fall down.
Hartington is a small village in Derbyshire and famous for cheese - Stilton cheese to be more precise as it is the only Derbyshire based Stilton cheese manufacturer. This shop in the centre of the village offers not only Stilton but a range of other artisan cheeses too
Chrome hill is in the Peak District in Derbyshire and is seen here from the adjacent village of Earl Sterndale. A concessionary path runs over the top and when viewed large people may be seen in this image.
Chrome hill is in the Peak District in Derbyshire and is seen here from the adjacent village of Earl Sterndale. A concessionary path runs over the top and when viewed large people may be seen in this image.
Hartington is a small village in Derbyshire and famous for cheese - Stilton cheese to be more precise as it is the only Derbyshire based Stilton cheese manufacturer. Adjacent to the shop and centre of the village is this rather lovely pond complete with reeds and ducks.
Hartington is a small village in Derbyshire and famous for cheese - Stilton cheese to be more precise as it is the only Derbyshire based Stilton cheese manufacturer. Adjacent to the shop and centre of the village is this rather lovely pond complete with reeds and ducks.
There are long term plans to make the river through Derby navigable once more and this pedestrain swing bridge forms part of those plans
This sacred site with its small stone circle has a history going back over 3,000 years. Perhaps, just maybe if you open your mind you may get a glimpse of ancient wisdom. A composite of two of my original images.
Not really a castle as much as a rather large and sadly at present little unloved country pile that is now in the hands of the local council who are trying very hard to preserve and make good use of it. Many plans have been put forward, many plans have faded.
Shoreline image of Ladybower reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley with snow on the hills and the hint of a sunset to come.
Just outside the town of Matlock in Derbyshire there is a little lane that unassumingly goes to a place called Lumsdale. Lumsdale was in its day a major industrial area, powered by a series of water mills courtesy of the Bentley Brook. Long since abandoned nature is now taking things back. This is Bentley Brook - meandering through the autumn colours now unhindered.
This is a view across the pool that formed the head of water for the many mills, some grinding corn, others bone and ore as well as a fulling and bleaching works. All of these were powered by a series of water mills along the steep valley below.
Heage Windmill is an unusual design, having six sails. In fact it is the only remaining stone tower six sailed mill in England. First built in 1797 and restored to working order in 2002 it is a most beautiful and popular place to visit.
Heage Windmill is a working windmill in the village of Heage, Derbyshire. There were once some 88 such tower mills in Derbyshire - this one alone is in working condition.
Chrome hill is in the Peak District in Derbyshire and is seen here from the adjacent village of Earl Sterndale. A concessionary path runs over the top and when viewed large people may be seen in this image.
This statue commemorates the progress of Charles Edward Stewart - better known as Bonnie Prince Charlie. Derby is as far as he got in his attempts to take the English throne. In the background is Derby Silk Mill which is now a museum.
Well, not exactly forgotten - more unused. This is in a local to me country park and has recently undergone a lot of very sympathetic restoration.
Outside the Pride Park stadium is this bronze statue celebrating the partnership that Clough and Taylor had that included the 1972 league championship.
