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Blanch Croft survives as a living illustration of the type of development lost during the Melbourne slum clearance programme. © Phillip Heath
The humble birthplace of Thomas Cook the travel agent (1808-1892) was demolished under
Framework knitting, late 18th century style, returned to an original workshop on Blanch Croft for one weekend only for Heritage Open Days 2001. The event was complementary to the LHI project. © Phillip Heath




The Melbourne Clearance Areas
 Location: Derbyshire

This project involved a newly-formed group who were raising awareness of the heritage of Melbourne by researching and investigating two areas which were developed during the Industrial Revolution and subsequently cleared during the 1950s.

Activities included research into types of buildings, the people who lived there, trades undertaken, and the further development of the 1950s.


Group Name
Melbourne Historical Research Group
Address Melbourne, Derbyshire
Project Postcode DE73 1GG
Finishing Date 30/09/2001
See also Melbourne Historical Research Group website

Grants:
Heritage Lottery Fund: £4582



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