107 Years After the Great War – Discover Belper’s Hidden History

This year marks 107 years since the Armistice that ended large-scale fighting in the Great War – a turning point that reshaped the world. The conflict didn’t just redraw borders; it transformed communities, economies and the lives of ordinary people everywhere, including here in Belper.

Join a two-hour walking tour through the town where history comes alive. Along the way you’ll see the streets, buildings and landmarks that tell stories of courage, sacrifice and the profound social and economic changes that followed the war.

From hidden memorials to places that helped shape Belper’s identity, each stop reveals another chapter of the town’s past. It’s more than a history lesson – it’s an immersive journey that offers a fresh perspective on the place many think they already know.

Walk Leader: John Morrissey
Start Point: Belper Memorial Gardens, Belper DE56 1PZ

Tickets: Adults £7.50 (plus online booking fee)
Under 16s go free

Places are limited and all walks must be pre-booked online:
https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/