Brassington derbyshire history book

This site serves as a central hub for information about the village and surounding parish. 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. Frances brassingtons most popular book is principles of marketing. Derbyshire walk brassington and carsington water find. A history of brassington in derbyshire by ron slack isbn. Everything you need to know about brassington through the ages from the origins of the name to a quick overview of the village history and a more detailed look plus where to find records on everyone who lived has here since 1500, the history of education in brassington, and a list and map of all the lead mines. A wirksworth history is available from the local bookshop on the dale, at the heritage centre, and online. District governance is provided by the derbyshire dales district council. Born in sutton on the hill in derbyshire, brassington began working on the railways, and joined the general railway workers union grwu.

Brassington derbyshire, england this nice little village of about 600 souls is most likely the place from which my last name brasington is derived. Set on a hilltop and surrounded by spectacular countryside. During the middle ages and right up until about 1800 it was a major location for lead mining and the lead obtained in the many brassington and carsington mines was usually smelted in wirksworth. The village of brassington is situated on steeply sloping ground associated with a north south oriented valley on the edge of the white peak. Brassington is a village and civil parish in the derbyshire dales district of derbyshire, 16 miles north west of derby. Derbyshire, england this nice little village of about 600 souls is most likely the place from which my last name brasington is derived. In the sixth century, foreign invaders discovered a treasure of a resource buried beneath the rugged green hills of brassington valley and carsington pasture. Isaac brassington 1870 december 1932 was a british trade unionist and political activist. Search 124 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever. The 10 best brassington vacation rentals, apartments with.

Throughout history, the name has been spelt in a great variety of ways. A full description of it was given in the manor court book when it was. The lithology largely consists of unconsolidated sand with clay. The historical occupations in the area have been lead mining and farming. I am interested in your scottish brassington connection. The rough ground to the east, west and north of the village has the hillocks and hollows of hundreds of abandoned mines. I think, even for people on holiday in derbyshire, it may be a little too complicated. Carsington is a village in the middle of the derbyshire dales, england.

Lead miners heyday peak district mines historical society. Brassington is a quaint, friendly derbyshire village with 2 pubs that are the heart of the community. Illustrated with more than fifty photographs, this book traces the development of brassington, from its prehistoric origins as a small farming settlement, to the time when it was controlled by extravagant roman landowners and pillaged by fierce scandinavian warriors, through to the. History of wirksworth our little derbyshire town on the edge of the. Church records edit edit source brassington parish registers of christenings, marriages and burials have online indexes by the following groups. Frances brassington s most popular book is principles of marketing. I dont know what happened to george or robert and would be grateful for any information on any members of this family. The cottage sleeps two people and has a double bedroom, a. Branzincton, as it was recorded in domesday book, is some distance from todays main roads, however, in 1663 a kings highway passed directly through here with strict instructions that residents should maintain and upkeep this important road. Brassington hall is a grade ii listed building in brassington, derbyshire, england. The surname brassington was first found in derbyshire at brassington, a village and civil parish in the derbyshire dales district which dates back to the domesday book of 1086 where it was listed at that time as branzinctun. Brassington discover derbyshire and the peak district. Contact our residential property specialists for more information about the property.

This semidetached cottage is located in the derbyshire village of brassington and can sleep two people. A small team has been working hard transferring and refreshing content from the previous site. Note we are currently closed monday lunchtimes opening at 5. For instance, i found that allotments comprising 16 plots were opened. The parish was the heart of the brassington subdistrict of the ashbourne registration district. The earliest record is in domesday book 1086, where the spelling is brazincton which is how it sounded to the clerk who.

To the north lies the plateau of brassington moor which eventually rises to 380 metres, to the east there is high ground associated with carsington pasture while to the south is the south derbyshire plain. The map of the wirksworth wapentake is derived from one published in lead mining in the peak district 4th ed. With the safety of our customers and owners in mind, and in line with the latest travel guidance, we are only accepting new bookings that have a checkin date after the 14th june 2020. To the north is the plateau of brassington moor, to the east the high rough ground of carsington pasture and to the south the south derbyshire plain. The bright and beautiful village of brassington derbyshire life. Derbyshire primary school ratings brassington primary school. Great location in brassington which is a pretty derbyshire village and just across the road from a gem of a pub which serves excellent food. For more information please read our latest coronavirus update. The bright and beautiful village of brassington places. Oct 10, 2008 this is an excellent, indepth history of derbyshire. Mygt gt gt gt grandfather is supposed to related to rob roy macgregor and indeed our tartan was the macgregor tartan. The beautiful village is an old limestone mining village set into the south facing slopes looking over green pastures filled with sheep. Phil the chef serves up a fantastic menu but we recommend you book.

The village of brassington lies in englands peak district national park in derbyshire. At some point during this time, the village had 14 drinking houses. Jan 01, 2020 weve analysed all the government data to bring you the rundown on your local primary schools. The olde gate inne is just over the road and has been voted one of the most unspoilt country pubs in the uk. Here brassington primary school, brassington, matlock, de4 4hb, is put into focus to show its scores. The town and valley are permeated with the tangled strands of history. Brassington, anciently brazinctune, is a township, village and parish, formed out of bradbourne in 1886, 6 miles north from ashborne, 4 west from wirksworth, the nearest railway station, and 5 south from winster, in the western division of the county, bradbourne civil parish, wirksworth hundred, petty sessional division and county court district, ashborne union, rural deanery of wirksworth. According to the 1991 census, the population was 111, increasing to 251 at the 2011 census. I know he was born according to the census in 1841 in brassington in 1796 but cannot find any records of his birth in the parish records. Mar 21, 2008 the mineral that they unearthed was to shape the history of the derbyshire village for centuries to come. For the residents of, and visitors to brassington community.

Illustrated with more than 50 photographs, this book traces the development of brassington from its prehistoric origins as a small farming settlement to the time when it was controlled by extravagant roman landowners and pillaged by fierce scandinavian warriors, through to the 17th and 18th centuries, when it became a prosperous center for the leadmining industry. The village once was at the heart of the lead mining industry, but now is a quiet retreat for locals and those who work in the nearby larger towns and cities. Brassington history history of brassington brassington local. However for local people this is the best local history book.

The derbyshire lead industry in the sixteenth century. Brassington, derbyshire genealogy heraldry and history. When roy christian wrote about brassington in derbyshire life in 1982, a resident referred to it as an old geezer village. The lead mines and miners of brassington, derbyshire ron slack on. Vacation rentals in brassington, england tripadvisor. Ye olde gate inne, brassington updated 2020 restaurant. Clearly, much has changed as brassington has enjoyed since then an influx of young families who mix well with the longstanding incumbents.

The old coop barn, brassington peak district cottages. Illustrated with more than fifty photographs, this book traces the development of brassington, from its prehistoric origins as a small farming settlement, to the time when it was controlled by extravagant roman landowners and pillaged by fierce scandinavian warriors, through to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, when it became a prosperous centre for the leadmining industry. Brassington certainly prospered after 1675 when it was literally put on the map of england. Royal oak ashbourne brassington peak district self. David bevis has a photograph of ye olde gate inn on.

Illustrated with more than fifty photographs, this book traces the development of brassington, from its prehistoric origins as a small farming settlement, to the time when it was controlled by extravagant roman landowners and pillaged by fierce. Brassington in derbyshire and the peak district national park, is a largish, attractive if somewhat greyish, limestone village perched on a hillside,some 800 feet. Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your brassington ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. Brassington, a township, a village, and a parish in derbyshire. In the heart of the beautiful derbyshire dales and on the edge of the peak district, owslow.

Guide to bradbourne, derbyshire ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Bradbourne, derbyshire genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Brassington is now part of derbyshire dales district. Brassington, derbyshire genealogy genealogy familysearch. Browse and buy a vast selection of derbyshire books and collectibles on. The lead mines and miners of brassington, derbyshire. In the sixth century, foreign invaders discovered a treasure of a resource buried beneath the rugged green hills of brassington valley and carsington pasture lead ore. History of brassington in derbyshire dales map and description. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of. History of wirksworth our little derbyshire town on the. The parish had a population of 573 at the 2011 census. Derbyshire life delights in brassingtons uniqueness with its history, award winning pub, celebrated school and a host of activity groups. Census records from 1841 to 1891 are also available on film through a family history center or at the family history library.

Great brassington cottage we enjoyed a fantastic weekend at this lovely cosy homely cottage. Brassington walk discover derbyshire and the peak district. The history of brassington everything you need to know about brassington through the ages from the origins of the name to a quick overview of the village history and a more detailed look plus where to find records on everyone who lived has here since 1500, the history of education in brassington, and a list and map of all the lead mines. An attractive limestone village set on a hillside with winding little streets in a remote corner of derbyshire, brassington is about six miles to the north west of wirksworth. Brassington hall, west end, brassington, matlock, derbyshire. Prehistory brassington lies in a steep northsouth valley running down from the edge of the white peak. An attractive old village set in the rocky limestone uplands of the southern white peak, brassington brassington has a timeless feel to it. Apr 17, 2020 browse and book from the best vacation rentals with prices in brassington and nearby. The first book length history of wirksworth was only published in 2016, by local historians mary wiltshire and anton shone. The peak district and derbyshire score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Near to this place brassington church memorials 1674. Welcome to the community website for the parish of brassington in the derbyshire dales. Pail end is a semidetached cottage next to the owners home in the peak district cottage of brassington. The township lies 4 miles w by n of wirksworth station on the m.

Carsington is recorded in domesday book of 1086 as one of the berewicks supporting farms of the town and manor of wirksworth. The family moved around living in dalbury lees, brassington, wyaston, and yeldersley in derbyshire over the years. Guide to brassington, derbyshire ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Brassington conservation area appraisal list of figures fig. For statistics about brassington itself, go to units and statistics. Illustrated with more than 50 photographs, this book traces the development of brassington from its prehistoric origins as a small farming settlement to the time when it was controlled by extravagant roman landowners and pillaged by fierce. The name appears as branzinctun in the 1086 domesday book. The mineral that they unearthed was to shape the history of the derbyshire village for centuries to come. The history of brassington brassington community website. This new website, funded by the parish council, replaces the website that was at. Description from pigot and cos commercial directory for derbyshire, 1835. The name, spelled branzingtune in the domesday book, is thought to mean brands peoples place.

Brassington photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Books by frances brassington author of principles of. The old coop barn is only 2 minutes walk from the most amazing 400 year old pub and the red windows in the barn helped us find it in brassington. The name, spelled branzingtune in the domesday book, is thought to mean. From the car park, walk down dale end into brassington, now a relatively quiet road through the village. Mar 25, 2020 browse and book from the best vacation rentals with prices in brassington and nearby. A look inside brasson banter will show this is a village that hasnt stood still. Click here for graphs and data of how derbyshire dales has changed over two centuries. Bleak and bare in the winter, but with a quiet charm of its own in the summer sunshine. I live in derbyshire and highly recommend this book to anyone regardless where. With some account of the books of the ancients classic reprint w. Pat horrocks passed away in chesterfield, derbyshire.

Lost love of rowland torre and emmott sydall stoney. A village rich in history from the days of the prehistoric hunters, the bronze age communites, the romanobritish period, saxon and norman times, the farming communities, the days of the lead mining industries and the stone quarries, on to present day brassington. Brassington is a very picturesque village among rolling hills about 15 miles northwest of derby in central england. The obituary was featured in matlock mercury on october 18, 2019. John wheeldon c1820 may have lived in the hulland ward area of derbyshire. The brassington formation is a geological formation in the united kingdom, and the countrys most significant onshore miocene deposit. Brassington is a beautiful village in the derbyshire dales. The first booklength history of wirksworth was only published in 2016, by local historians. With some account of the books of the ancients an inquiry into the nature and form of the books of the ancients. Frances brassington has 15 books on goodreads with 124 ratings. This is an excellent, indepth history of derbyshire. Phil the chef serves up a fantastic menu but we recommend you book a table if youd like to eat to avoid disappointment. Only relevant to people interested in local history. History of brassington in derbyshire dales map and.