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November 11, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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Diving into our #LocalStudies collections always brings back memories for somebody. Maybe this book brings back some of yours? ‘ We danced in Derby’ is full of tales of nights out in the 1960s at venues such as the Locarno, Rialto and the Trocadero. Sound familiar anyone?
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The book 'We danced in Derby' by Roger Smith. A black cover has black and white photographs of people dancing and the title in bright yellow.
November 12, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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The 95 peaks of the Peak District are explored across the seasons by experienced climber Andy Christopher Miller. Interspersed with other climbs home and abroad, the author poetically reflects on his relationship to places and people. Now in our #LocalStudies library. #EYAMemories #LocalHistory
Front cover of the book 'A year on the Ethels, a life in the hills' by Andy Christopher Miller. It features two colourful photographs, one below the other: at the top an image of green hills with a dry stone wall, at the bottom an image of snowy mountains.
November 5, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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‘Witchery & Wizardry in the Peak’ and ‘Witches and Their Sabbath’. These #Halloween articles on Peak Advertiser front pages from 2002 and 2006 delve into spooky Derbyshire folklore. Read them in our #LocalStudies library.
#EYAFolklore #LocalHistory
Two newspapers titled Peak Advertiser in green lettering across the top of the A3 size newspaper. For the newspaper dated 23rd October 2006 the title of the article is 'Witches and Their Sabbath' with an image of a black cat silhouetted against an orange disc. For the newspaper dated 21st October 2002 the title of the article is 'Witchery & Wizardry in the Peak' with an image of a wizard in red and black robe and tall black hat with a long white beard.
October 29, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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We have lots of interesting books for sale in our #LocalStudies Bookshop, covering a wide range of Derbyshire subjects and local authors. Do come in for a browse and find that perfect gift you've been looking for…
A colourful array of books with titles such as 'Derby in old photographs', 'Hardwick a great house and its estate' and 'Barlborough, Clowne, Creswell and Whitwell'.
October 26, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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Our #LocalStudies library is home to quite a collection of Derbyshire folklore: from ghostly legends to curious local tales, we’ve gathered some wonderful stories over the years. #EYAFolklore #LocalHistory
Colour photograph of four books: Legends of Derbyshire by John N. Merrill. Strange Tales of the Peak by R.M. Litchfield. Derbyshire Folklore by John M. Merrill. Derbyshire Folk Tales by Pete Castle.
October 22, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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On #InternationalDayOfRuralWomen meet Mrs Spicer of Cliff Hill Farm, Clowne and her neighbour Mrs Thickitt with her terrier. Here they are in 1938 with a couple of the farm’s sheep. Mrs Spicer is soon to discover her hem now has a sheep’s hoof print on it.
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Two women kneel on the grass. On the left is a small terrier and in front and between the women are two sheep. It looks like they are all posing for the camera. One of the sheep stands with a front foot on the hem of one of the women’s dresses.
October 15, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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On #InternationalDayOfRuralWomen meet Mrs Spicer of Cliff Hill Farm, Clowne and her neighbour Mrs Thickitt with her terrier. Here they are in 1938 with a couple of the farm’s sheep. Mrs Spicer is soon to discover her hem now has a sheep’s hoof print on it.

#LocalStudies #1930s
Two women kneel on the grass. On the left is a small terrier and in front and between the women are two sheep. It looks like they are all posing for the camera. One of the sheep stands with a front foot on the hem of one of the women’s dresses.
October 15, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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How well do you know Derbyshire? ‘Derbyshire and the Peak District Quiz book’ contains 583 questions to tease the brain and jog the memory about the counties' people, customs and places. Find a copy in our #LocalStudies library.
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Front cover of the book ‘Derbyshire and the Peak District Quiz book. The people, places, customs and culture of Derbyshire in 583 fiendish questions'. It has a pale blue background and features a line drawing of a stone wall with the words 'Peak National Park' written on it.
October 8, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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Visitor notice:

Please note that Wigan Local Studies will be closed on Wednesday 14th October and Thursday 15th October for staff training.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

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Poster informing about the two day closure. It has a dark green background with an image of the local studies library.
October 2, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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Our latest donated book to #LocalStudies is 'Pommie Poems. To Invoke Memory and Nostalgia (A Tribute to Youlgrave)' by Elizabeth Ashmore. A poem collection about Youlgrave, its people and events, recording knowledge passed down through village collective memory.

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A softback publication, A4 size with ring-bound spine. The front cover features the title "Pommie Poems" To Invoke Memory and Nostalgia (A Tribute to Youlgrave) by Elizabeth Ashmore, showcasing an historical photograph of Old Hall Farm in Youlgrave with a horse and cart in the farmyard and a man holding the horses head. Image dating from late 19th century or early 20th century.
October 1, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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Our #ArchiveOfTheWeek is the library of Frederick Strutt (1843-1909) who bequeathed his entire collection of books on local subjects, including this lovely tourist guide published by William Bemrose & Sons of Derby.

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Front cover of 'Bemroses’ Guide to Buxton, Castleton, High Peak, Eyam, Dovedale', illustrated with engravings showing scenery.
September 29, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Mary Wiltshire and Sue Woore’s ‘Monastic Granges of Derbyshire’ explores how different religious orders utilised gifted land to support their communities, before the dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century changed everything. Find a copy in our #LocalStudies library.

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Front cover of the book ‘Monastic Granges of Derbyshire. A Gazetteer with maps, illustrations and historical notes’, by Mary Wiltshire and Sue Woore. It features a colourful hand drawn plan from 1528, showing various plots of land and a river.
September 24, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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Notice for all visitors and volunteers:

Please note that Wigan Local Studies will be closed on Wednesday October 14th for staff training.

Thank you for your understanding.

#WiganMuseum #Localstudies
Poster advertising the closure. It features a photograph of the local studies library.
September 22, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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If #ModeShift month has made you curious about how transport has developed, then have a delve into this fascinating book in our #LocalStudies collection. ‘Carriers & Coachmasters’ shows us how people travelled before the road networks that we have today.

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The cover of the book 'Carriers and coachmasters: trade and travel before the turnpikes' by Dorian Gerhold. The cover shows an engraving by Hogarth of 1747 of a stage coach in an inn yard. A large lady is being helped inside.
September 17, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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September 11, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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North West Regional Library Service 50th Anniversary (1985) St John's Primary School at Longsight Library (1983) Opening of Longsight Library (1978)
September 11, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Roy Palmer’s ‘The Demolition of Derby’ provides an overview of a how the city evolved over the 20th century, highlighting lost buildings and streets, and their histories. Find a copy in our #LocalStudies library.

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Cover of the book 'The Demolition of Derby' by Derek Palmer. It features several sepia tinted photo's of old buildings.
September 10, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Lumpy Tums, Thar cake, Bakewell Pudding, Sage Derby and Stilton & Beer are just some of Derbyshire’s regional fare explored in this book by food historian Mark Dawson, which is now in our #LocalStudies library.

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A softback book. The front cover is a photo of a stone built Derbyshire cottage with a thatched roof which was the former Cock and Pynett Inn in Whittington (also known as Revolution House). This is overlaid by the book title, 'Lumpy Tums Derbyshire's Food and Drink', by Mark Dawson. Inset above the title are three smaller photos showing images of Thor (Thar) cake; Derbyshire oatcakes; the iron hanging 'bakestone' in Bakewell Old House Museum.
September 3, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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You can find this delightful guide to Castleton from 1948 in our #LocalStudies library. It has been beautifully illustrated with pen sketches by the Rev. S. J. Heald.

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Front cover of a pamphlet called 'About Castleton' by Eric S. Evans. It was published by The Kinder Press. The cover is illustrated with pen and ink drawings of various people throughout the ages, such as a knight on horseback, a woman in a Victorian pink dress and a man wearing a 1940s suit, sitting in a armchair, reading a book.
August 27, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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Would it surprise you to know we have a collection of Western novels in our #LocalStudies library? Derbyshire is not known for its cowboys, but librarian Geoff Sadler was a fan. Writing under the name Jeff Sadler, we have his novels, drafts and typescripts. Yeehaw! 🤠

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The cover of the book' Return of Amarillo' by Jeff Sadler. A black horse rears on its hind legs with a cowboy sitting astride being thrown backwards, hat falling off. Another cowboy is in the background having just shot his pistol. The sky and ground are orange.
August 20, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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The lettering, based on work by Gill & an early example of a 'corporate identity', is indeed a rare beast now. Just from interest, one long lost item (thanks to Swindon Archives) that you may enjoy is this...

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1965: Construction of W.H. Smith & Son Warehouse & Offices, Greenbridge, Swindon
Source: Scan of an original photograph. Image: P... Date: 10th May 1965. Copyright: SBC. Repository: Local Studies at Swindon Central Library. www.swindon.gov.uk/localstudies
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July 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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#TheLibraryBook is ‘outstanding’!
Totally thrilled that my history of the remarkable #GibsonLibrary, #SaffronWalden & its collection has been #HighlyCommended by the #LocalStudies & #LibraryServicesTrust awards 📚🏆
So much fun stepping away from #WW2 for a while to tell the incredible stories of…
May 30, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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Now a spa hotel in the heart of NE Derbyshire, the secrets of the former country mansion known as ‘Southgate House’ and its inhabitants are revealed in this fascinating book. Find a copy in our #LocalStudies library.

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Front cover of the book 'Southgate House. A Derbyshire country mansion and its inhabitants through the centuries', by Christiane Müller-Hazenbos. It features a newspaper clipping about the house superimposed on a black and white photo of the mansion.
August 13, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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‘Tideswell, People and Places, Past and Present’ by Tony Hill shines a spotlight on some of the fascinating people who have lived in Tideswell, as well as highlighting some interesting events in Tideswell’s history. Find a copy in our #LocalStudies library.
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A softback book comprising 170 pages of text and images. The front and back covers are green in colour. On the front cover the title appears in black ink and reads 'Tideswell People and Places Past and Present' below which is an inset collage of images of people and places within the Tideswell area. Below this is the text in black ink with the name of the author which reads 'Tony Hill Tideswell Local History Club'.
August 6, 2026 at 9:25 AM