Directory of History Resources

Sites relating to the history and heritage of the county.

Resources in This Category

Crich Parish

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~dlhdby/
A history of this parish and its people. Timeline, extracts from local directories, transcripts of parish registers, census extracts, articles on local trades, plus photographs.
Derbyshire Archaeological Society

http://www.derbyshireas.org.uk/
Founded in 1878 it now encompasses archaeological research, architecture, industrial archaeological and local history in addition to the activities of the main Society.
Derbyshire Heritage

http://www.derbyshireheritage.co.uk/
Project to collate information on places which can give an insight into the history and heritage of Derbyshire and the Peak District.
Lower Dove Tithe Maps and Apportionments

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laetoli/lowerdovevalleytitheviewer.html
Transcriptions of 1836 tithe maps of over 30 townships on the Derbyshire/Staffordshire border along the lower course of the River Dove.
Peak District Mines Historical Society (PDMHS)

http://www.pdmhs.com/
Exists to preserve industrial heritage sites related to mining for lead, fluorspar, barytes and other minerals in the Peak District. Information about their projects, resources and museum.
Picture the Past

http://www.picturethepast.org.uk/
Thousands of historic photographs, postcards and engravings from the libraries and museums of Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

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