Derwent Valley Mills, Industrial heritage site in Belper, England.
The Derwent Valley Mills complex extends along the river, featuring multiple cotton-spinning facilities and auxiliary buildings constructed during the industrial period.
Richard Arkwright established the first water-powered cotton spinning mill in this location during the 1770s, marking the start of factory production methods.
The mills and surrounding worker housing demonstrate the complete manufacturing community that developed around textile production in the eighteenth century.
Visitors can access guided tours of the mill buildings, explore the machinery displays, and learn about textile manufacturing processes through interpretive exhibits.
The site contains 867 protected structures, including the original water wheels and power systems that revolutionized textile manufacturing methods.
Location: Belper
Website: http://derwentvalleymills.org
GPS coordinates: 53.02888,-1.48821
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:04
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