Publications
Over the last ten years there have been a number of community reminiscence projects exploring Derbyshire's rich heritage. Several publications have been produced and are available to borrow, or buy, through Derbyshire Libraries.Our most recent publications include: You Are Here: Travels of a Derbyshire Poet Laureate by River Wolton and Laureate Lines: poems from the first Derbyshire Poet Laureate Cathy Grindrod. Both collections bring together all of the poems written by River Wolton and Cathy Grindrod during their time as Derbyshire Poet Laureate.
Copies are available to borrow, or buy, through Derbyshire Libraries or you can order copies from alison.betteridge@derbyshire.gov.uk.
You can also order copies from:
Derbyshire County Council
Cultural and Community Services
County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG
To check the availability and price of a particular book contact Cultural and Community Services on 01629 536166 or email: derbyshire.libraries@derbyshire.gov.uk.
Boiler Suits, Bofors and Bullets
This award-winning publication tells the stories of people from the Langley Mill area of Derbyshire who worked in the Collaro munitions factory during World War II. The reality of working in an ammunitions factory is only part of the story.
Waving goodbye to sweethearts, dancing the night away at the Town Hall, 'sanding' their legs to make them looked tanned and singing along to Joe Loss and Glenn Miller is the other side of a fascinating story.
Also available as an audio tape.
Props, Points and Pig Iron
Children from Renishaw Primary School, along with members of the local community, worked with writers and artists to record their experiences of living in Renishaw.
Weaving together these stories and memories, this book celebrate the characters, industries and events that have created the community of Renishaw.
He says, she says
Inspired by stories retold in 'Props, Points and Pig Iron', children from Renishaw Primary School worked with a graphic designer to produce illustrations for this children's book.
Trains and Trails
This book records the coming of the High Peak railway and its effects on local residents, and after its closure, its transformation into leisure trails.
An interactive CD ROM was also produced, along with an audio tape and CD. This book is available to buy from:
The Countryside Service
Middleton Top Visitors Centre
Wirksworth
Tel: 01629 823752
The Local Studies Library also publish books about Derbyshire. Please use the link below to view the Local Studies Library pages on our website.