Reginald johnson gave a few examples in his book a history of alfreton as follows. Local history group for the village of somercotes near alfreton in derbyshire. His name was george ling and his wife was isabella. It was at the heart of local social and industrial history in the county.
The venue is alfreton s palmer morewood memorial social centre, hall street, alfreton de55 7bu starting time 7. An additional wing was added by william palmermorewood in 1855. Alfreton hall is a country house in alfreton, derbyshire. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Sheffield is 20 mi from alfreton hall, while derby is 12 mi. Alfreton hall not a restaurant in alfreton restaurant. Alfreton, a markettown, a parish, and head of a petty sessional division and county court district in derbyshire. The population of the alfreton ward was 7,928 at the 2001 census. Alfreton through time by jill armitage, paperback barnes. Alfreton hall church street alfreton derbyshire de55 7ah 01773 417030. Step back in history, enjoy a large room, great breakfasts, with genuine service from kind staff.
It was at the heart of local industrial history in the county. No publication date, please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, isbn. The pinxton branch of the cromford canal, 1790s such was the impact of mining for coal and ironstone within the parish that a branch of the cromford canal was constructed from ironville to pinxton, passing through pye bridge. The first wesley church in alfreton, built in 1809, stood in chapel street then chapel yard. Click to share on twitter opens in new windowclick to share on facebook opens in new window. Here is the recipe for a bakewell pudding discovered in the recipe book of clara palmermorewood, one time resident of alfreton hall. The town stands on the brow of a hill, about a mile from the new branch railway connecting the erewash line with the main midland, and 14 miles nne of derby. James oakes, freeholder of 157 acres awarded 6 acres. D75551 clara palmermorewood recipe book, alfreton hall. Alfreton hall, derbyshire grand former mansion house and.
Situated in alfreton, 23 km from nottingham, alfreton hall features airconditioned. The history of the estate goes back to norman times, but by the 17th century it. A hoard of roman coins found between hagg house farm and morton lodge farm is the first evidence of human activity in the morton area. Dec 03, 2018 the venue is alfretons palmer morewood memorial social centre, hall street, alfreton de55 7bu starting time 7. For the history of the hall and buxton families up to this point see halls. The venue is alfretons palmer morewood memorial social centre, hall street, alfreton de55 7bu starting time 7. Standing on the boundary of alfreton hall park, it is easy to picture how this building fits into the history of the area.
Alfreton house just off the high street dates from c. Paul darby was born in warwickshire,england in 1964 and has had various exhibitions since he started painting and photographing 30 years ago. View the menu, check prices, find on the map, see photos and ratings. History of alfreton, in amber valley and derbyshire map. William kirkland, freeholder of 172 acres awarded 5 acres. Alfreton hall derbyshire weddings, events, functions. British cuisine is recommended to degust at this restaurant. History of alfreton, in amber valley and derbyshire map and.
The history of the estate goes back to norman times, but by the 17th century it was owned by the morewood family, who were linked to local industry, mainly in coal mining. Alfreton photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. The villages of ironville, riddings, somercotes, and swanwick were historically part of the manor and urban district, and the. After standing derelict for several years, it was finally demolished in 1973.
The town stands on the brow of a hill, about a mile from the branch railway connecting the erewash line with the main midland, and 14 miles nne of derby. Alfreton is a town and civil parish in the amber valley district of derbyshire, england. All info on alfreton hall not a restaurant in alfreton call to book a table. Alfreton hall are able to offer exclusive deals with two hotels both within easy reach of the hall. I am one of four sisters who worked at alfreton hall, the home of the squire of alfreton, mr. John wathey, freeholder of 73 acres awarded 2 acres. Alfreton, derbyshire genealogy heraldry and history. A new hall was built on the estate around 172425 by rowland morewood, with an additional wing added in 1855 by william palmermorewood architect benjamin wilson. Alfreton park on the edge of the town was once part of the palmermorewood estate, their home, alfreton hall, is now an adult education centre. An elegant georgian country house, alfreton hall in the derbyshire town of alfreton enjoys a wonderful position within easy access of some of englands most beautiful countryside.
It is clearly titled bakewell pudding and dated 1837 casting doubt over local legend that the delicious dish was created by accident by ann greaves, the landlady of bakewells rutland arms, about 30 years later. We serve individuals and organisations in the public and private sectors throughout derbyshire, nottinghamshire and east midlands. Ogston hall is an interesting example of the organic growth of the english country house, comprising four distinct architectural periods all unified within a victorian envelope. The phillimore transcript of marriages at alfreton 17061837, derbyshire, is available to browse online there are no registers earlier than the year 1706. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of alfreton. Categories 1028 alfreton royal arch chapter 1028 royal alfred masonic lodge 2583 st thomas masonic lodge 266 alfreton conclave red cross of constantine 414 st martin mark 4382 vulcan masonic lodge 8548 morcar masonic lodge. While she was living at alfreton hall clara kept a recipe book during the 1830s which was recently acquired by the.
This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryused book markings inside. The handwritten formula was found in an old cook book compiled by clara palmermorewood, who lived in alfreton hall. The history of the estate goes back to norman times, but by the 17th century it was owned by the morewood family. Transcription of section of lysons topographical and historical account of derbyshire, 1817, for alfreton by barbarann ayars. Dont forget to send us your pictures of dishes created to our historical recipes and we will feature. Alfreton hall is a beautiful derbyshire wedding and conference venue located near to the scenic derbyshire dales. Alfreton is thought to be the site of the ancient town of elstretune as mentioned in the domesday book. Miss adela palmermorewood was the daughter of william. Godfrey cox tells the story of the two bingham brothers, raymond glendore and sidney oliphant, who shared a medical practice in alfreton in the early 20th century. See inside the former gatekeepers cottage with its own gateway into.
Dated as it is in 1837 it is possibly the first ever documented version of the almond dessert which local legend claims was invented by accident in the 1860s. Find out more about alfreton library including opening hours, services available, where to find us and how to get in touch. We can arrange taxi or mini bus transportation to get you to your hotel in comfort. Alfreton hall is a beautifully restored georgian country manor house located in derbyshire and an excellent derbyshire wedding venue and events location. Located in alfreton, 14 mi from nottingham, alfreton hall features airconditioned rooms and free private parking. Alfreton masonic hall also hosts st martin mark lodge, mount ararat ram lodge, the derbyshire division of the red cross of constantine and the holy royal arch no. Local legend says that king alfred gave the town its name and who is said to have lived in a house on king street. Great tea, coffee or juice are among the best drinks to try this place is. Sk 40 55 ne alfreton church street south side 86 alfreton hall gv ii remains of county house, now education centre. The site was first planned in the 1980s by motorway services giant granada as part of their plan to expand into the aroads. Local history for the town of alfreton our alfreton. Reginald johnson, in his book a history of alfreton states that the poor house and adjoining land was. From time to time we have special offers designed to make your experience extra special these include a complimentary night stay in one of our partners hotels. It has a number of shops, pubs and other businesses, a church of st andrews, as well as methodist and baptist churches.
The current owners have refurnished the house with appropriate furniture and pictures, so that the interior looks much as it did in early 20thcentury photographs. Church street alfreton, alfreton, de55 7ah, united kingdom great location show map. Later the building had various uses, including a school, a salvation army hall and a book binding factory. Come and join us every other wednesday for our brand new restaurant squires. The history of the estate goes back to norman times, but by the 17th century it was owned by the morewood family, who were linked to local industry, mainly in coal. Thomas barker, freeholder of 140 acres awarded 4 acres. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Oct 15, 20 today, alfreton has much to offer, including the milestone, the lockup, the norman church of st martin, which inspired local resident d. In fact, it was a former gatekeepers cottage with its own garden gate. Alfreton hall, the successor to the original manor house, was built c. Admission is free, there is ample parking and a bar.
The beautiful alfreton hall is a wonderful derbyshire wedding venue offering functions as well as being ideal as a corporate events, meetings and conference venue. Alfreton hall was the successor to the original manor house, and was built c. Today, alfreton has much to offer, including the milestone, the lockup, the norman church of st martin, which inspired local resident d. Alfreton was a settlement in domesday book, in the hundred of scarsdale and the county of derbyshire.
Lawrence in woman in love, and alfreton hall, the former home of the palmermorewood family, who were lords of the manor for 334 years. An interesting description of the hall and grounds was given in a book of 1812. History edit built as a proper service area, it is located just off a busy roundabout at the grade separated junction of the a38 and a61 near alfreton and not far from the m1 motorway. It had a recorded population of 12 households in 1086. Alfreton is a town and civil parish in amber valley, derbyshire, england, adjoining the bolsover and north east derbyshire districts. Some visitors recommend good wine or delicious champagne at alfreton hall not a restaurant. May 28, 2019 standing on the boundary of alfreton hall park, it is easy to picture how this building fits into the history of the area. Nicely cooked egg sandwiches, pork and sandwich cakes might be what you need. The population of the alfreton parish was 7,971 at the 2011 census. It was formerly a norman manor and later an urban district. Situated within attractive public parkland, alfreton hall is a former country house which was built 172425 by rowland morewood who owned coal mines in the area. The town was formerly a norman manor and later an urban district. Situated in alfreton, 23 km from nottingham, alfreton hall features airconditioned rooms and free private parking. Alfreton hall in derbyshire is a fantastic wedding venue, i always enjoy my time there and they certainly know how to make a bride and grooms wedding day.