It was a wonderful night of celebrations on Tuesday 24th June when 130 guests attended the Biennial Regional Heritage Awards in the magnificent setting of the National Civil War Museum and Palace Theatre in Newark. The awards are organised and funded by Museum Development East Midlands and recognise excellence and innovation in museums, historic … Continue reading Another great result for Derbyshire heritage!
Month: September 2019
Derbyshire perspectives – reading landscape
Derbyshire artist Peter Knight celebrates his love of the craft of print media with the layered continuum of exploring this remarkable county. His exhibition 'Derbyshire perspectives - reading landscape' is on show at the record office. Here, Peter tells us about his work and inspiration. I’d always been interested in books and illustrated books in … Continue reading Derbyshire perspectives – reading landscape
Moon Stories
A invitation from our friends at Adverse Camber: Moon Stories An oral history project recording Derbyshire people’s memories of the 1969 Moon Landing and local stories about the Moon. An invitation to share your story Adverse Camber is one of the UK’s most celebrated storytelling companies, based amongst the historic mills in Cromford, Derbyshire. We … Continue reading Moon Stories
Did You Know?
The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act defines Musical Works as: "Original works combining melodies and harmonies, of any date, which are capable of being performed to produce sounds appreciated by the ear, and which are recorded in writing or some other form." However, “sounds appreciated by the ear” … Continue reading Did You Know?
