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Photos of Cromford, Derbyshire, England Black rocks is a great place to come if you want a walk up a wooded hill to see the wonderful views of Wirksworth etc. |
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Description : Cromford pond & the Scarthin Image Reference No. : DP-260702CROMF-01 Date photo taken : 26th July 2002 Other Information : This is cromford pond looking towards a road called 'the Scarthin'. To the left of the chapel is Scarthin books, who sell many local guide books by local authors. |
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Description : Allen's Hill and Water Lane Image Reference No. : DP-191002CROMF-02 Date photo taken : 19th October 2002 Other Information : This is a view of Allen's Hill viewed over Cromford pond from the Scarthin. The church and other buildings are on Water Lane. |
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Description : Rainbow over Cromford pond Image Reference No. : DP-191002CROMF-03 Date photo taken : 19th October 2002 Other Information : This is cromford pond with a rainbow over the Scarthin. The rainbow was only visible for a couple of minutes so I was lucky to get it. |
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Description : Houses over looking Cromford pond Image Reference No. : DP-260702CROMF-04 Date photo taken : 26th July 2002 Other Information : Cromford pond is full of wildlife and natural flowers, these houses overlook the pond. What a great view! |
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Description : Cromford pond water wheel Image Reference No. : DP-260702CROMF-05 Date photo taken : 26th July 2002 Other Information : This water wheel puts water into Cromford pond. |
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Description : The Greyhound Hotel Image Reference No. : DP-260702CROMF-06 Date photo taken : 26th July 2002 Other Information : This is the greyhound hotel and it is located in Cromford market square. |
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Description : Arkwrights mill ,Cromford Image Reference No. : DP-080701CROMF-07 Date photo taken : 8th July 2001 Other Information : This is one of the mill buildings at Arkwrights mill. This was built in 1772 as a water powered cotton mill. For more information about the Arkwright mills click HERE |
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Description : Restoration of mill building,Cromford Image Reference No. : DP-080701CROMF-08 Date photo taken : 8th July 2001 Other Information : These buildings are currently being renovated. |
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Description : Arkwrights mill ,Cromford Image Reference No. : DP-080701CROMF-09 Date photo taken : 8th July 2001 Other Information : This is one of the mill buildings at Arkwrights mill. Cromford mill is now a world heritage site. In August 1771 Richard Arkwright began building in Cromford. He created the world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill. |
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Description : Arkwrights mill ,Cromford Image Reference No. : DP-080701CROMF-10 Date photo taken : 8th July 2001 Other Information : This is one of the weirs at Arkwrights mill. |
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Rocks, Cromford, Derbyshire Black rocks is a very popualr location for walkers and climbers. For an exact map location click HERE. |
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Description : Black Rocks,Cromford Image Reference No. : DP-050601CROMF-11 Date photo taken : 5th June 2001 Other Information : This is part the way up the Black Rocks trail to the top. |
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Description : Black Rocks,Cromford Image Reference No. : DP-050601CROMF-12 Date photo taken : 5th June 2001 Other Information : This is part the way up the Black Rocks trail to the top. |
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Description : Black Rocks,Cromford Image Reference No. : DP-050601CROMF-13 Date photo taken : 5th June 2001 Other Information : This is part the way up but nearly at the top, just that bit of path ahead to walk up. |
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Description : Black Rocks,Cromford Image Reference No. : DP-050601CROMF-14 Date photo taken : 5th June 2001 Other Information : This is the view at the top of Black Rocks, Why is there a number eight on that grass, Do you know? These 8 stones are also on my Worksworth page click HERE to go there now. |
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Description : Black Rocks,Cromford Image Reference No. : DP-050601CROMF-15 Date photo taken : 5th June 2001 Other Information : This is the view from the top of Black Rocks. |
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Description : Black Rocks,Cromford Image Reference No. : DP-050601CROMF-16 Date photo taken : 5th June 2001 Other Information : This is the view from the top of Black Rocks. |
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Description : Black Rocks,Cromford Image Reference No. : DP-050601CROMF-17 Date photo taken : 5th June 2001 Other Information : This is part the way up the Black Rocks trail coming back down. |
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Description : Black Rocks,Cromford Image Reference No. : DP-050601CROMF-18 Date photo taken : 5th June 2001 Other Information : This is on the way back down and it is getting dark now. |
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