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Industrial Folkways Creative Heritage Project
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Public History project exploring customs, superstitions & folk magic in & around Georgian & Victorian Derbyshire; through events, resources & activities, integrating community archaeology, storytelling, art & crafts.
Industrial Folkways' presentation at today's DVMWHS Research Workshop is now available to view here:
industrialfolkways.org.uk/picking-up-t...
March 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Industrial Folkways' presentation at today's DVMWHS Research Workshop is now available to view here: industrialfolkways.org.uk/picking-up-t...
Picking Up Threads or Spinning New Yarns? Presentation – Industrial Folkways Creative Heritage Project
industrialfolkways.org.uk
March 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Just a quick thanks to the DVMWHS team for the opportunity to present at today's research workshop, & for the audience for listening - also for interesting chats after. As usual, I crammed lots in; but I'll be putting it online ASAP, for anyone who might want more time to look at the content.
March 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Started experimenting with crafts for project learning / participation. This 'first-draft' decoration is still rough-and-ready (will explain significance / techniques etc. when refined). In the meantime, please let me know if finding this symbol ornamenting old buildings in / around Derbyshire!
March 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Programme for the upcoming DVMWHS research day (March 25, Belper), at which an IF paper will be delivered. Free to attend, but limited spaces - so book soon!
February 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
IF will be delivering a presentation at the DVMWHS Research Workshop in March (12.25pm - working title): www.facebook.com/DerwentValle...
The updated title is provided on the attached modified schedule.
January 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The Interactive Guide Quiz rounds off Christmas-themed activities this year. Are you a Dickensian Derbyshire Country Customs King or Queen?! Find out by having a go!
industrialfolkways.org.uk/dickensian-d...
December 16, 2024 at 11:32 AM
The last Pickwick in the Park Christmas craft activity is now available: A cut-out coach card! industrialfolkways.org.uk/pickwick-in-.... The final activity relating to the Interactive Guide will be out next week, and round off the Christmas-themed content for this year.
December 13, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Pickwick in the Park Activity Seasonal Soundscapes Activity: There’s a coach fast approaching! Can you work out what the coach horn call means in time?! industrialfolkways.org.uk/pickwick-in-...
December 9, 2024 at 4:27 PM
The Finding Festive Feasts series concludes with a related art and crafts activity (industrialfolkways.org.uk/posh-porcela...); and associated creative writing competition (industrialfolkways.org.uk/the-story-of...).
December 8, 2024 at 4:16 PM
The Finding Festive Feasts Quiz is now concluded - and all the parts available on the activity page: industrialfolkways.org.uk/finding-fest... How did you do? Industrial Folkways would love to know! A related craft activity will follow soon!
December 8, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Family Festivities Quiz: Bonus (and final) Objects 6, from the Finding Festive Feasting Artefact Activity (Bonus Part 6 answers tomorrow): industrialfolkways.org.uk/bonus-part-6...
December 7, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Family Festivities Quiz: Object 5, from the Finding Festive Feasting Artefact Activity (Bonus Part 6 later today; and Part 5 & 6 answers tomorrow): industrialfolkways.org.uk/part-5-findi...
December 7, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Family Festivities Quiz: Object 4, from the Finding Festive Feasting Artefact Activity (Part 4 answers & Part 5 tomorrow): industrialfolkways.org.uk/part-4-findi...
December 6, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Family Festivities Quiz: Object 3, from the Finding Festive Feasting Artefact Activity (Part 3 answers & Part 4 tomorrow): industrialfolkways.org.uk/part-3-findi...
December 5, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Family Festivities Quiz: Object(s) 2, from the Finding Festive Feasting Artefact Activity (Part 2 answers & Part 3 tomorrow): industrialfolkways.org.uk/part-2-findi...
December 4, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Family Festivities Quiz: Object 1, from the Finding Festive Feasting Artefact Activity (Part 1 answers & Part 2 tomorrow): industrialfolkways.org.uk/part-1-findi...
December 3, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Now live: Family Festivities Quiz: Finding Festive Feasts Artefact Activity (Part One)! industrialfolkways.org.uk/finding-fest...
December 2, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Come along & say hi!
November 27, 2024 at 9:15 AM
There'll be a small Dickensian Derbys. Xmas Customs display during the Markeaton Park Family Festivities www.inderby.org.uk/parks/events..., Sat. 30 Nov. - Sun. 1 Dec. in the Visitor Centre; & I'll be there for a hr each day (times to follow) for Q&A w/ Georgian/Victorian artefacts & guide preview.
Family Festivities
Enjoy festive food, music, Christmas crafts, free Elf Trail and much more!
www.inderby.org.uk
November 19, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Last time it snowed, late Georgian lady antiquary, Mrs Leach, was spied on the hunt for greenery to decorate her academy. Will she be caught on camera again this year?
November 19, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Here's the PipDDCC poster in another colour ('cos after 35 years of crazy-expensive Photoshop, I can't help revelling in open source GIMP www.gimp.org).
November 18, 2024 at 9:18 AM
The free Markeaton Interactive Guide - Pickwick in the Park: A Dickensian 🎩 Derbyshire Country 🐂 Christmas 🎄 - is now live 🎉: industrialfolkways.org.uk/pickwick-in-... - please share!
There'll also be free follow-on activities 🎨 - so watch this space!
November 16, 2024 at 11:24 AM
Here's what the Markeaton Georgian and Victorian Christmas Interactive Guide's about:
November 15, 2024 at 3:38 PM
The (Free!) Interactive Markeaton Heritage Guide - Pickwick in the Park Dickensian 🎩 Derbyshire Country 🐂 Christmas🎄- will be released tomorrow! Free related activities will follow. 🥳

Find out more about this resource here: industrialfolkways.org.uk/free-markeat...
November 15, 2024 at 9:38 AM