Welcome to Crich Heritage Partnership
Welcome to the website of the Crich Heritage Partnership which was formed to help conserve and maintain the heritage of Crich Parish, but also the history of this corner of south east Derbyshire
Our interests cover the history of Crich, Fritchley, Whatstandwell, Lea and Holloway and that of the surrounding areas.
Our aim is to help keep people informed about our rich heritage and history. Made especially so as we are situated on the bottom right side of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
We hold meetings throughout the year which everybody is welcome to attend. You will find a programme on the next page.
If you are interested in the history of Crich and its surrounding area, please come and join us.
OUR NEXT MEETING is on Thursday 27 November:-
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Danielle Burton will give an illustrated talk-
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Anthony Babington - and the Babington Plot of 1586
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In the 1580s, Anthony Babington became embroiled in a plot to overthrow, and possibly kill, Elizabeth I and replace her with Mary Queen of Scots. This is the story of the young Derbyshire nobleman and the plot named after him.
Danielle is a historian, author and history blogger. She has a First in History and an MA in Public History and Heritage, both from the University of Derby. She currently works as an archive assistant at the Derbyshire Record Office, but has worked in heritage since 2016. Her first history book, a biography on Anthony Woodville, brother-in-law of Edward IV, entitled Anthony Woodville: Sophisticate or Schemer was published in February 2024.
Wishing you a Happy Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year.
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A copy of the Partnership's Constitution can found by clicking this link (in Word format)