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Historic maps of Elton and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Elton maps
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Elton books
Displaying 3 of 11 books about Elton and the local area. View all Elton books
Derbyshire Revisited Photographic Memories
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Derbyshire Dales Photographic Memories
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Derbyshire Photographic Memories
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Memories of Elton
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I have recently aquired a picture(thanks to Lyn of Elton History Society) of the cottages in Well Street where my ancestors lived but sadly they were demolished in 1930.
Shared on 02 December 2008
My father was Arthur Marsden Taylor born in Elton 1896, he had two brothers
William (1900) and Benjamin Aaron (1890), their mother was Sarah Ann Taylor (no father named), and her mother I believe Elizabeth Taylor, daughter of Robert Taylor (b Brassington 1823) and Martha Staley (b Elton 1821). Martha's mother was Elizabeth Staley and her brother was Benjamin. I know... [more]
Shared on 01 July 2008
Derbyshire memories
My mother's side come from Youlgrave, they were called Marsden. John Marsden, born 1791, was my great great great grandfather.
Shared on 17 November 2008
My husband and I visited Youlgrave earlier this year as i am researching my family history and my 3 x g. grandma and grandad were married in this church. Her name was Martha Staley and his name was Joseph Goodall and they married in 1846. It is a beautiful church and village, and we hope to visit again. ... [more]
Shared on 24 December 2007
Dear people of Youlgreave,
In the summer of 1970 we visited Youlgreave. We were there on a holiday and we had a magnificent time up there. We stayed at the house of grandma and dad from my friend Chris Sol, who was born in Youlgreave. His sister Cathrin and her friend were also there.
The name of the grandparents was Oldfield.... [more]
Shared on 30 September 2006
I lived in the house on the right (Hazel House) just before the bakery from 1958-1988. Many memories of there. Anyone with any memories of Two Dales, please don´t hesitate to contact.
Shared on 01 June 2006
Historical - 1860 through 1901
My Great Great Grandfather David was Gamekeeper/River Bailiff (to the Duke of Devonshire) during the above years. He and his wife Sarah Wiseman and their children lived in Lath Kiln Cottage for many years.
Shared on 02 August 2008
Extracts From Elton & Derbyshire books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Elton, inspired by Frith photos.
This distant view was taken from the north of the linear village of Darley Dale, which spreads along the A6 north of Matlock on the road to Bakewell. Riber Castle can be seen on the distant horizon to the left.
This is an extract from Matlock Photographic Memories.
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Another view from Cromford Bridge of Willersley Castle, this time seen peeping above the trees. A stone on the bridge marks the spot where Benjamin Heywood went straight into the river as he returned home on horseback in 1697, and emerged unscathed.
This is an extract from Matlock Photographic Memories.
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Another general view of Matlock Bath, looking up towards the wooded Heights of Abraham on the skyline. The Heights of Abraham were named by a soldier who fought with General Wolfe at his famous victory at Quebec in 1759.
This is an extract from Matlock Photographic Memories.
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