Cromford Collection

WRIGHT: COTTON MILL. Arkwrights Cotton Mills by Night, in Cromford, Derbyshire, England. Oil on canvas by Joseph Wright, c1782-83

Arkwrights Mill / Derby
An exterior view of Arkwrights Cotton Mill, Cromford, Derby

Foster Showman's Tractor number 12509, Maid Marian, at Cromford on 4 August 1974. Date: 1974

Fowler Tractor number 15732 Sir Douglas, reg PT832, at Cromford on 14 August 1974. Date: 1974

Foster General Purpose Engine 2775, Jane
Foster General Purpose Engine number 2775, Jane, reg. FW 3333, at Cromford on 4 May 1974. Date: 1974

McLaren Road Locomotive number 1421, Captain Scott, reg. BE 7518, at Cromford on 4 August 1974. Date: 1974

Arkwrights Spinning Machine (chromolitho)
2802075 Arkwrights Spinning Machine (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arkwrights Spinning Machine)

Sir Richard Arkwright (1732-92) (engraving)
XJF362982 Sir Richard Arkwright (1732-92) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: inventor of the water frame)

Derbyshire Dales DE4 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Derbyshire Dales DE4 5

Derbyshire Dales DE4 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Derbyshire Dales DE4 3

The first cotton mill at Cromford, Derbyshire, and Richard Arkwrights house, 1836. Arkwright (1732-1792) was the inventor of textile manufacturing machinery which included the first practical means

Cromford, Derbyshire, England, Low Angle View Of Building Interior And Skylight

Cromford - a group of children in the road showing everyday clothing of 1906, and also illustrating the novelty of cameras at the time. Date: 1906

Cromford, Matlock, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

WILLERSLEY CASTLE at Cromford, Derbyshire, UK

THE FIRST COTTON MILL AT CROMFORD, Derbyshire, England, UK

Richard Arkwright (1732-1792), English inventor and industrialist, born at Preston in Lancashire. Inventor in 1769 of the spinning frame (water frame)

THE FIRST COTTON MILL AT CROMFORD, Derbyshire, England, UK

WILLERSLEY CASTLE at Cromford, Derbyshire, UK

European / Northern Water Vole - along canal bank with reflection in early morning light - Cromford - Derbyshire
GUY-151 European / Northern Water Vole - along canal bank with reflection in early morning light Cromford - Derbyshire - England Arvicola amphibius Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal

Little Grebe - carrying vegetation for nest material back to nest - Cromford - Derbyshire - England
GUY-37 Little Grebe - carrying vegetation for nest material back to nest Cromford - Derbyshire - England Tachybaptus ruficollis Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

European / Northern Water Vole - coming out of a hole in brick work along canal bank - March - Cromford - Derbyshire
GUY-150 European / Northern Water Vole - coming out of a hole in brick work along canal bank - March Cromford - Derbyshire - England Arvicola amphibius Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for

RICHARD ARKWRIGHT (1732-1792). English inventor and manufacturer. Arkwrights first cotton factory at Cromford, England. Wood engraving, 19th century

Cromford, the Black Rocks, Derbyshire, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

View of the Via Gellia in the Derbyshire Peak District
View of the Via Gellia, a wooded valley and road (now the A5012) in the Peak District near Cromford, Derbyshire. It is probably named after the builder of the road, Phillip Eyre Gell (1723-1795)

Bow-Fronted Shop Window
The lovely old fashioned bow- fronted window of the pottery and gifts shop in Cromford, Derbyshire, England

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Cromford, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Derbyshire Dales, holds a rich history that intertwines with the industrial revolution. At its core stands the iconic Arkwrights Cotton Mills, illuminated by moonlight as captured in Wright's mesmerizing painting. These mills were not only a symbol of progress but also an embodiment of Sir Richard Arkwright's visionary genius. The Foster Showman's Tractor number 12509, affectionately known as Maid Marian, and Fowler Tractor number 15732 Sir Douglas are reminders of the innovative machinery that powered these mills to prosperity. The rhythmic hum of Foster General Purpose Engine 2775 named Jane echoed through Cromford's streets while McLaren Road Locomotive number 1421 aptly called Captain Scott transported goods far and wide. Arkwrights Spinning Machine depicted in vibrant chromolitho prints showcases the intricate craftsmanship behind cotton production. Meanwhile, oil on canvas paintings from the 1790s immortalize the bustling activity within Arkwrights Cotton Mills during its heyday. Sir Richard Arkwright himself is forever etched into Cromford's legacy - his pioneering spirit shaping this quaint village into an industrial powerhouse. An engraving captures his determined gaze and unwavering determination to revolutionize textile manufacturing. Maps depicting Derbyshire Dales DE4 5 and DE4 3 reveal Cromford's strategic location amidst breathtaking natural beauty, and is here where nature seamlessly blends with human ingenuity – lush landscapes serving as a backdrop to remarkable feats of engineering. A testament to this harmonious coexistence can be found at The first cotton mill at Cromford, Derbyshire – where Richard Arkwright once resided in his stately house back in 1836. This historic site serves as a reminder of how one man’s vision transformed both industry and community alike. Intriguing tales abound within every corner – stories woven together by threads spun from cotton, innovation, and unwavering determination.