This is an excellent, indepth history of derbyshire. Slade cottage is a delightful property, resting on slade house farm, near the rural village of ilam in the staffordshire peak district. Back home, sue shared her passion for bonad painting with ilam art club, local artists and communities. About the picturesque village of ilam eyelamb nestles beside the river manifold in the staffordshire peak district among limestone hills. That 19th century house replaced a 16th century hall, the home of the port family for over 350 years. The rich history of the church is woven into the ilam story. Pupils from ilam school went on to lead many different lives. Ilam ilam village peak district derbyshire peak district online. It has alpine style cottages, a church and river and is set against the backdrop of. Ilam hall was bought by right honorable robert william hanbury mp.
Since then, the main hall has been leased to the youth hostel association and become a popular youth hostel for families and school groups. Ilam hall and park peak district towns and villages. Dovedale is a valley in the peak district of england. Couples particularly like the location they rated it 9. Situated in the spectacular setting of the staffordshire and derbyshire peak district, ilam park makes an ideal base to explore the other parts of the white peak area. We set off from ashbourne to walk to ilam, a little anxious about the challenges ahead but the four days.
The park is crisscrossed by walking trails, with links to trails further afield. Our rooms all have modern beds with integrated reading lamps and plug sockets and are a mixture of bunk beds and double beds. Ilam peak district towns and villages staffordshire derbyshire england uk peak district towns and villages. Basing his account closely on the known facts, david paul describes the events during this time in the villagea fs history from the perspectives of the rector, his wife catherine, and the fictional.
Exploring derbyshires pilgrimage route from ilam to eyam. Ilam has a spacious, attractive appearance, with its. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Alton towers is a 15minute drive away, and chatsworth house is a 30minute drive. Yha ilam hall hostel cheap dovedale, peak district accommodation. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Ilam park, dovedale and the white peak national trust. It sits in the peak district national park on the staffordshire border with derbyshire, close to the famous dovedale valley.
In the wilds of derbyshire by jann rowland goodreads. Oozing a sense of character throughout, this cottage promises a superb getaway with all of the family. Many of whom come to walk in ilam halls beautiful parkland, along the aptly named paradise walk by the river manifold. In the wilds of derbyshire a very enjoyable story about elizabeths meeting with fitzwilliam darcy. The current village was moved in the 1820s by jesse wattsrussell from its position near ilam hall and rebuilt in its current location in what wattsrussell considered to be alpine style. The village of eyam lost 260 people to plague in the 1660s but thousands more in neighbouring settlements were saved by the villagers remarkable.
Ilam hall, though not entirely finished, had a grand effect even at a distance. Dovedale is a popular destination for walking all year round. In october 1934 ilam hall was donated to us by sir robert mcdougall. The english ilam story naive folk art swedish style bonad egg. Ilam park is a large country park, owned by the national trust, surrounding the remains of the 19th century mansion of ilam hall. Yha ilam hall hostel cheap dovedale, peak district. By 1st november 1666 it had run its course and claimed its last victim. The story of ilam exploring a corner of the peak district in art. The gentle parkland surrounding what is left of the hall is full of hidden gems and historical relics. The writer, ebenezer rhodes 17621839, visited the new ilam hall in 1823 and reported his findings in the publication of peak scenery, or the derbyshire tourist in 1824. We set off from ashbourne to walk to ilam, a little anxious about the challenges ahead but the four daysin reality three, we spent a whole day in ilam, walking the pilgrimage route to eyam became a time we will never forget. Eyam was also featured under its own name in joseph hattons novel, the dagger and the cross 1897.
Only relevant to people interested in local history. Eyam is an english village and civil parish in the derbyshire dales. We are open to the public for tours of the house and garden, private functions, bed and breakfast, holiday accommodation, photoshoots and films. Problems at pemberley kept darcy from coming to netherfield, and surprisingly enough caroline bingley was not able to prevent charles from proposing and marrying jane bennet. Nestled in the limestone hills of the peak district, ilam park offers family friendly walks and far reaching views across dovedale. Strangely, all ilam properties have derbyshire addresses, because ashbourne in derbyshire is the post town, but they are all in staffordshire confusing eh. Sue welcomed me into her tiny studio crammed with pens and books and folded. If you havent heard the story of derbyshire s famous plague village, read on for the inspiring story of a peak district village that made the incredible decision to quarantine itself in an attempt to halt the spread of the great plague in 1665 1666. Also known as the plague village, it hides a tragic but inspiring past.
History of ilam park we are always interested to find out more about the history of ilam park in the 1930s the hall was partly demolished, with many pieces of stonework saved from the rubble and now used in the italian garden. Yha ilam hall ashbourne united kingdom youth hostel. Samuel johnson also visited ilam and it is said that happy valley, in his book rasselas was based on paradise walk. A walk from the pretty village of ilam pronounced eyelam. Congreve wrote his first play, the old bachelor here and paradise valley inspired johnson to write his novel rasselas. Look out for the chimney pots now used as planters, and the stone window frames in the balustrade. Year of wonderssometimes seems anachronistic as historical fiction. Included helpful instructions and hints plus interesting and thoughtprovoking comments throughout. The dove was made popular by izaac walton, whose book the compleat. The walk is easy going with only a couple of short inclines. The dove forms the county boundary between staffordshire and derbyshire. Our meeting room makes a great conference facility while our multipurpose games room and lounge can be opened up to one large formal space, perfect for a. In fact, ilam itself is very much an ideal destination for families. White peak incorporates several key areas that are well worth a visit.
Ilam is a village in the staffordshire peak district of england, lying on the river manifold. Over 360 million years ago the peak district lay under a shallow subterranean sea as coral reef. Census records from 1841 to 1891 are also available on film through a family history center or at the family history library. May 11, 2016 ilam hall, along with estates in derbyshire and northamptonshire, passed to his eldest son, jesse david wattsrussell 18121879. We cater for all, with our family ensuite rooms, disabled access rooms and our more traditional dormitory style rooms. Oct 10, 2008 this is an excellent, indepth history of derbyshire.
Strangely, all ilam properties have derbyshire addresses, because ashbourne in derbyshire is the post town, but they are all in staffordshire. I think, even for people on holiday in derbyshire, it may be a little too complicated. Ilam staffordshire peak district heart of england historic. Ilam, staffordshire genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. The plague in eyam raged for 14 months and claimed the lives of at least 260 villagers. Ilam peak district towns and villages staffordshire. From tourism and transport to wall builders and electricians, you will find them in and around the village and very happy to help. Yha ilam hall offers a wide range of activities, making it ideal for cheap family breaks, activity breaks or school trips. Census records from 1841 to 1911 are available online. Along the walk you will negotiate several types of stiles, several gates, a set of wooden steps and a set of stone steps, also a few bridges are crossed. The valley was cut by the river dove and runs for just over 3 miles 5 km between milldale in the north and a wooded ravine near thorpe cloud and bunster hill in the south. The picturesque village of ilam eyelamb nestles beside the river manifold in the staffordshire peak district among limestone hills. The current village was moved in the 1820s by jesse wattsrussell from its position near ilam hall and rebuilt in its current location in.
Delve into the history of ilam park, dovedale and the white. Check out our 4 victorian manor with private, ensuite and disabled access rooms. The property is managed as part of the trusts white peak estate. Casterne hall is a grade ii manor house set high above the manifold valley in its own grounds in the heart of the peak district. Here, you can hop in and go for a swim before settling down on the banks for a picnic. From ilam to alstonefield, hartington, monyash, bakewell, baslow and eyam, the stages of the derbyshires new pilgrimage trail set up to mark the 350th anniversary of the plague in eyam take in the glories of chatsworth and the beauty of lathkill dale.
A short distance further to the east is st bertrams bridge, which carried the old road across the river manifold before the present bridge existed. However for local people this is the best local history book. The ilam anastatic drawing society was established in 1859 for the purpose of collecting amateur drawings in pen and ink from all parts of the kingdom to be printed in an annual volume. The text also examines the familys connection with alderwasley hall near wirksworth, where the family moved in the 18th century and remained.
The english ilam story naive folk art swedish style bonad. Plague village follows the local rector, the revd william mompesson, as he tries to support his parishioners and contain the disease. It has alpine style cottages, a mansion and an eccentric river and is set against the soft green backdrop of bunster hill, thorpe cloud and the steep and tumbling pastures. The limestone was formed by the millions of sea creatures, plants and shells of this early existence. You wont forget your stay in this huge victorian gothic manor house owned by the national trust. The route starts in staffordshire but also crosses into derbyshire at dovedale. Nov 05, 2016 the village of eyam lost 260 people to plague in the 1660s but thousands more in neighbouring settlements were saved by the villagers remarkable decision to cut themselves off from the outside. Delve into the history of ilam park, dovedale and the. The walk to this point takes you past the alpineesque houses of ilam village, before gentle paths lead you to the beautiful limestone gorge. The beautifully situated church of the holy cross stands in the grounds of ilam hall, a 19th century stately home built for jesse wattsrussell in 1821. It sits in the peak district national park right on the staffordshire border with derbyshire, close to the famous dovedale gorge. Yha ilam hall comprises 25 rooms with a total of 118 beds. This tragic chapter in eyams history began in 1665, with the arrival of a bale of cloth sent from london. Ideal for families and groups we are also licensed for weddings offering you a stunning backdrop to your special day.
Slade house ilam, staffordshire slade ho peak district. In the wooded ravine, a set of stepping stones cross the river, and there are two. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The park consists of 158 acres, on both sides of the river manifold. Eyams selfless villagers, with their strong christian convictions, had shown immense personal courage and self sacrifice. Ilam hall, along with estates in derbyshire and northamptonshire, passed to his eldest son, jesse david wattsrussell 18121879.
Ashbourne, the post town, is in derbyshire and thus so is ilams postal address, but the park, and ilam, are in staffordshire the. Slade house is a wonderful listed property based near ilam, derbyshire, and is situated on a sevenacre farm. Welcome to the izaak walton hotel the izaak walton hotel. We are always interested to find out more about the history of ilam park in the 1930s the hall was partly demolished, with many pieces of stonework saved from the rubble and now used in the italian garden. Take a look at some of the milestone moments that have shaped the landscape we see today. Ilam was not recorded in the domesday book, though there. This refurbished victorian national trust mansion is in parkland with fantastic views over dovedale and within reach of alton towers and the peak district. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. The land is owned by the national trust, and annually attracts a million visitors. Yha ilam hall hostel is a national trust property, and the river manifold runs through the beautiful grounds. For social and noneducation groups, yha ilam hall offers an enchanting location with stunning views, classic walks and easy access to cycling routes such as the tissington or manifold trail. The history of the plague in the village began in 1665 when a flea infested bundle of cloth arrived from london for. Buy year of wonders by brooks, geraldine from amazons fiction books store. For access, see england census records and indexes online.
Sitting in a timeless town in the heart of the peak district, you are in the midst of the most attractive part of the region. Couples in particular like the location they rated it 9. Ilam lies at the lower end of the river manifold and is one of the prettiest villages in this area of the peak, with one of the longest histories. The hall was partly demolished in the 1930s and youll spot remnants of the hall in the italian garden and surrounding gardens. Popular with everyone, its a great base for walking holidays, exploring the stepping stones at dovedale or cycling along the tissington, manifold or high peak trails. Eyam is one of derbyshires prettiest villages, with quaint streets, a traditional church and charming cottages, but this is no ordinary chocolatebox village. Its always worth remembering there is ample parking at ilam park itself, in our extended pay and display car park, free to national trust members, this also gives visitors the opportunity to spend some time exploring the park before venturing out on the picturesque walk across the fields to the stepping stones, approximately 1. The limestone valley is an important national nature reserve and a special place for wildlife and people. Upstream from ilam is the famous dovedale walk to milldale.
Ilam is situated in the manifold valley near the southern end where it joins the river dove. Photographer and historian david ross visits the national trusts ilam park, with. At the ilam end, the walk crosses the dove on a famous line of stepping stones. Alpinestyle cottages, a tudor gothic hall, an eccentric river and a wonderful background of soft green hills make ilam a very popular place with visitors. It starts with the purchase of the green hall, ashburne, by thomas hurt in 1489 and traces their move to casterne hall, near ilam in the manifold valley, where records show they were present in 1600.
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