Immerse yourself in history

There are many places in the National Forest that provide information on the history and heritage of the Forest. You can reconnect with history through photographs, documents and reports, whilst learning about the transformation that has taken place in the last 25 years. You may also want to get involved in a project or volunteer your time to help to keep history alive - here is a list of places within the Forest that may be able to help. 

 

Ashby Canal Trust

ashbycanalfestival@outlook.com

Telephone: 01530 273956

 

Donisthorpe History Group

www.facebook.com/groups/DonisthorpeHistoryGroup/about/ 

 

Moira Furnace Museum Trust

moirafurnace@hotmail.co.uk

01283 224667

 

Moira Potters

graham.knight@moirareplan.org.uk

01283 550196

 

Overseal History Group

Mark Knight, 07790 342474

the.troubadour@hotmail.com

 

Replan Photographic Heritage

graham.knight@moirareplan.org.uk

01283 550196

 

Sharpe’s Pottery Heritage and Arts Trust

01283 222600

info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk

 

South Derbyshire Mining Preservation Group

Telephone Number: 01283 218651

mauricewest13@gmail.com

 

TG Green & Co Archives

iain@gresleypottery.uk

01283 226373