'Calver Weir' oral history collection, 2012-2013

This material is held atEast Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA)

  • Reference
    • GB 3003 EMOHA56
  • Dates of Creation
    • 18 May 2012-20 June 2013
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 25 recordings

Scope and Content

This oral history collection comprises 22 interviews and 3 compilations of Calver community members discussing their memories of Calver Weir and Mill, conducted between May 2012 and June 2013 by the Calver Weir Restoration Group. Interviews focus on the history and legacy of Calver Mill and Weir.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Calver Weir Restoration group is a registered charity formed in 2004 with the objective of saving the weir from collapse and restoring it to good condition. Calver Weir is a Listed Grade 2 structure, built in the 19th century to provide water to power cotton spinning at Calver Mill, on the River Derwent, in the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire. The project produced a DVD entitled 'Memories that flow through Calver'.

Access Information

Available for general access

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Born digital

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: Calver Weir Restoration Project

Related Material

Transcripts, summaries with timings, and extracts of interviews created for website available through EMOHA, emoha@leicester.ac.uk

Project produced a DVD entitled 'Memories that flow through Calver'.