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