Before 1928, anglican worship took place in the village school, which now provides infant and junior education for 41 children and is the meeting place of the toddler group, first established by jane cooper and run, in the usual litton manner, by volunteers. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Tub cottage is situated in the middle of the pretty village of litton, with a 17th century pub and local shop, together with fantastic walks on the doorstep. Apr 28, 2015 country images magazine is derbyshires premier independent lifestyle magazine your friend dropping in. Oct 10, 2008 this is an excellent, indepth history of derbyshire. Litton, a hamlet in tideswell parish, derbyshire, threequarters of a mile e of tideswell, and 2 miles from millers dale station on the m. Parish history edit edit source tideswell, st john the baptist, is an ancient parish.
The most litton families were found in the usa in 1880. Media in category litton, derbyshire the following 28 files are in this category, out of 28 total. Litton village guide 2016 litton village in derbyshire. K litton is a small pretty village, in the heart of the derbyshire dales this nineteenth century mill is said to have exploited its child labour several deaths were involved and covered up. We use cookies to track usage and improve the website. This glorious walk takes you along picturesque dales, through woodland and lovely open countryside. In 1840 there were 10 litton families living in virginia. The domesday book of 1086 lists tidesuuelle as the kings land in the charge of william peverel with fewer than five households. Isbn unknown derbyshire federation of womens institute the derbyshire village book. Litton derbyshire, peak district local history author. In the domesday book the village is referred to as tidesuuelle and is listed.
The parish was in the tideswell subdistrict of the bakewell registration. In the eighteenth century it had a flourishing stocking making industry. Litton is a village and civil parish in the peak district of derbyshire, england. Wakes week starts the saturday nearest the saints day for st john the baptist usually late june. Gcse aqa history books gcse aqa history revision guides, very good condition. The village is mentioned in the 1086 domesday book as litun. It is one mile from tideswell and six miles from bakewell. The infamous litton mill and cressbrook mill, both now converted for residential purposes, are passed in the riverside stretch of the walk. The orphanage slaves of monsal dale country images magazine. The village hall was built in 1907, originally as a working mens club. Amberley publishing provides a fresh approach to regional and general history.
In litton dale the remnants of an ancient medieval field system, with long narrow fields, may still be seen. The village has a primary school, a public house and a post office run by a cooperative of villagers. There is so much to see and do both locally and further afield. The red lion church lane, litton, derbyshire sk17 8qu tel.
Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with usercontributed information and web sites for the litton surname. However for local people this is the best local history book. The history of the county of derby internet archive. Litton is a small village, situated in derbyshire and the peak district national park 4 miles north west of bakewell off the b6049. Village cross is a grade ii listed building in litton, derbyshire, england. Home page about mindat the mindat manual history of. During that year, the shop project won a peak achievement award from the national park authority. The village of litton, derbyshire places of interest. Please refer to our website, or call us for more information. A cultural history landscapes of the imagination by john bull isbn.
Bowden, james philip a derbyshire childhood, 189719. Cressbrook mill is a grade ii listed building in litton, derbyshire, england. It features a host of articles about the history and beauty of derbyshire, including regular latest design trends for the home, derbyshire theatres and events, places to dine and much more. Litton walk discover derbyshire and the peak district. There are two churches, one at the east end of the village, and christ church at the west, on the outskirts of the village on the road to tideswell. Only relevant to people interested in local history. Tideswell, derbyshire genealogy heraldry and history. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building.
Welcome to the litton family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today. Nov 03, 2008 this is an excellent, indepth history of derbyshire. Cressbrook mill, litton, derbyshire history in structure. The original 19thcentury mill became notorious during the industrial revolution for its unsavoury employment practices, luridly described by the commentators of the day, and the testimony of robert blincoe, a parish apprentice who had been indentured to work at the mill. Transport of raw materials in and finished goods out was difficult and the area was sparsely populated so workers were hard to come by. There is a village green with an ancient cross and a pair of stocks. The population at the 2011 census was 675 including cressbrook within the parish and the separate parish of little longstone. The red lion at litton is ideally positioned right in the middle of the peak district national park. Pride and prejudice, the other queen, the perilous gard, uncle silas, miss wonderful, behind the shattered.
Litton mill, in particular, has a gruesome history and some people today report ghostly goings on. To book a table or to inquire about our superb bed and breakfast accommodation or our fabulous holiday cottage, please contact us on 01298 871458. Treering analysis of timbers from hardwick old hall, doe lea, near chesterfield, derbyshire centre for archaeology report. Tideswell, derbyshire genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki.
Derbyshire and peak district area local history discover books. Litton mill photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Litton, a hamlet in tideswell parish, derbyshire, three quarters of a mile e of tideswell, and 2 miles from millers dale station on the m. The litton family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. When the doomsday book was first compiled it was part of the parish of hope. Litton village guide 2016 litton village in derbyshire litton is a small but spacious attractive village, situated in derbyshire and the peak district national park, at ft above sea level, 4 miles north west of bakewell. Litton, derbyshire dales district, derbyshire, england, uk. Isbn 1 85306 3 6 glover, stephen the history, gazetteer and directory of the county of derby. Selected issues of a periodical which contains many historical. A luxury ensuite with large shower, bedroom, with king size bed,tv, wifi, drink making facilities in our converted town house, with original exposed beams steeped in the history of cotton and situated in the peaceful hamlet of litton mill, in the derbyshire dales. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of litton mill.
Your maiesties loyall, and peaceable subiects, the barronets, knights, esquires, freeholders, and other inhabitants of the county and town of derby. Look at my other adverts for other subjects books also for sale. History of litton in derbyshire dales map and description. We are next door on hand, but not obtrusive we prefer to give you privacy. Buxton, derbyshire, uk litton is a picturesque chocolate box village, popular with walkers and has a highly regarded dog friendly pub serving food with additional outdoor seating on. It has been such a success that in 2003 it was expanded. In 187072, john marius wilsons imperial gazetteer of england and wales described litton like this. The parish contains also litton and litton with wardlow mires, wheston and whetston hamlets, and wormhill township. For the walking enthusiasts, we boast some of the most beautiful dales and valleys in the peak district. Tideswell, a small markettown, a township, and a parish in derbyshire. The litton community shop opened for business on 26 september 1999, and was the first village owned and run shop in derbyshire. Meadow view house family and pet friendly house perfect. This was about 19% of all the recorded litton s in the usa.
Litton village guide 2016 litton village in derbyshire litton is a small but spacious attractive village, situated in derbyshire and the peak district national park, at. Litton tideswell is a really good base for a walking holiday which is what we were doing with other members of our walking club and we enjoyed our stay at bluebell cottage notwithstanding the comments above. Explore tideswell with pictures, history, attractions and tideswell map as well as. The town stands in a valley almost surrounded with bleak hills, 2. Derbyshire england history 17th century early works to 1800 to the kings most excellent majesty. Litton mill,millers dale, near tideswell, derbyshire, england u.
Tideswell dale leads towards litton mill is protected as a derbyshire wildlife. Tideswell is a village and civil parish in the peak district of derbyshire, england. Recommended reading for every destination on earth. Virginia had the highest population of litton families in 1840. This property may now be sold or taken off the market. I think, even for people on holiday in derbyshire, it may be a little too complicated. Guide to tideswell, derbyshire ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Derbyshire litton mill litton mill, derbyshire photos, maps, books and memories of litton mill everything old photos. Litton mill is a textile mill at millers dale, near tideswell in derbyshire. Tideswell has celebrated wakes week for over 750 years accompanied by the tradition of well dressing. Exceptionally well appointed and comfortable, having recently undergone a full refurbishment, the cottage sleeps up to 4 plus a baby. E by n of buxton, is said to have got its name from a well which was intermittent, dates from very early times, and has a post, money order, and telegraph office under buxton, a. Books set in derbyshire 145 books set in derbyshire. Litton mill is a textile mill at millers dale, near tideswell in derbyshire the original 19thcentury mill became notorious during the industrial revolution for its unsavoury employment practices, luridly described by the commentators of the day, and the testimony of robert blincoe, a parish apprentice who had been indentured to work at the mill.
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