200th
Anniversary - Revolution Walk
The story of England's last revolution - June 9th
1817
The Parish of Pentrich is a quiet village located in the heart
of Derbyshire in the Amber Valley. The village is now best known
for the uprising of June 1817 and is regarded as 'England's last
revolution'.
The village and the surrounding Parish are located in the
beautiful green Derbyshire countryside and has picturesque views
over towards South Wingfield and Crich.
The area is steeped in history both ancient and modern, a Roman
encampment was located on the land around Coney Grey Farm and St
Matthew's church dates from the Norman period. The name
"Pentrich" is thought by some experts to be of Celtic origin.
The events and consequences of the June revolution in 1817 had
lasting effects on the village and to celebrate this the villagers
used the millennium to create a walk that allows visitors to see
some of the areas of local interest. The Pentrich Revolution
Trail is marked by a series of plaques located in and around the
village. The 200th anniversary in 2017 promises to bring
a number of activities to commemorate the uprising.
To download a copy of the leaflet click HERE and save
download.
