The
Centre is situated in St Paul's Church on the edge of the attractive
Chester Green – one of the earliest public spaces in Derby
Opening
times Sunday afternoons 2pm to 4.30pm April to end of October
Admission
is free with donations greatly appreciated
Volunteers
from the Local History Group staff the Centre. They will be happy
to arrange for Group visits and guided walks around the area at
other times
Visits
by school and other children's groups eg Brownies are welcomed
For
details and prices of these telephone 01332 363354.
Come
and explore 2000 years of military, social, industrial and political
history. The rich heritage of this attractive conservation area
from Roman to recent times is illustrated in displays models and
exhibits including:
•
Model Iron-age Village
•
Roman Occupation
•
Anglo-Saxon burials
•
Road and rail development
•
Industrial heritage
•
Local life in peace and war
•
Well dressings
•
Life scale figures of a Roman soldier, a Roman Official, an
Anglo-Saxon woman and a Victorian Lady.
Activities
for Children's Group visits would include opportunities for the
children to dress up in Roman and Victorian costumes. Also to hear
recordings of a ‘Roman citizen' describing his visit to the local
fort and a ‘Victorian lady' telling about her visit to Chester Green.
Special
themed exhibitions and slide shows are arranged during the opening
season. Details of current exhibitions and information on the history
of the area can be obtained by visiting our web site www.beehive.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/lchc
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