Reflecting the history and cultural past of Belper, The Heritage
Centre is located in St Johns Chapel is the oldest building in
Belper.
This simple stone building, set in a
tranquil corner of Belper, dates from about 1250 and was built by
William de Ferrers, Earl of Derby. Belper was a village in Duffield
Frith, one of many Royal Forests - hunting grounds for the kings of
mediaeval England. For more than seven centuries, St
John's Chapel has been the centre of religious and social life, the
services varying between Catholic, Anglican and Puritan as monarch,
parliament and local magnates have decreed.
The Heritage Centre contains an exhibition of artifacts and old
photographs of Belper mounted by Belper Historical Society,
illustrating aspects of the history of the town. It is well
worth a visit to the Chapel, to wander outside or stand quietly in
the nave.
| Address: |
Belper Heritage Centre, The Butts, Belper DE56 1HX
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| Telephone Enquiries |
01773 822116
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| Email: |
admin@belpertowncouncil.gov.uk
Prices:
Admission: Free of Charge.
