Belper

A few pictures taken in and around Belper.  A quick visit to  Belper with my Nikon D7ii to this town  which is a civil parish in the local government district of Amber Valley in Derbyshire, England. Belper is located about 7 miles north of Derby on the River Derwent. As well as Belper itself, the parish also includes the village of Milford and the hamlets of Bargate, Blackbrook and Makeney

Spooky goings on...

Another image taken from Oakhurst House, Ambergate. This is a house in ruins, such a shame, and it apparently dates back to the 1890's

Here's an extract from the Crich Parish website;  "Francis (1801–1854) knew that his unmarried daughters, Emma, Elizabeth, Selina and Frances would have to leave Alderwasley Hall after his death because it would needed by his heir, and next Lord of the Manor. He thought he would provide for them when this happened. In 1848 he had built for them a rather grand house called “Oakhurst”. It was sited behind the Iron Forge he had at Ambergate..."

Oakhurst House

Oakhurst House was originally owned by the Hurt family of Ambergate,  and then in 1890's lived in by the Johnson family who built 'Johnsons Wire Works' factory in front of the house, also now derelict.

It's a pity  this place has been left to ruin

There is a rumour, whough I don't know how much truth there is in it,  that the house is now for sale at the price of £1. However, a condition of the sale demands the house is restored within 5 years. For me it's simply a lovely place to photograph, and the house is very photogenic
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