Darley Abbey Mills is large cotton factory complex established by the Evans family in 1792. It was continuously remodelled and enlarged right up to the late 20th century. It traded under the name of Boars Head Mills. The Evans family also provided housing and other services for their workers. The tour will be led by Anthony Attwood whose family has been connected with the mills for decades and under whose management they have been gradually restored and developed into a thriving part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site occupied by a wide diversity of businesses.
Please note that this visit is around the outside of the mills only as the premises themselves are tenanted. Meet in the main mill car park at 6pm, postcode DE22 1DZ.
20 places available - no charge but please book via Eventbrite.
Organised by the Architecture Section.