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Eyam Village (Derbyshire)

Description: The village is best known for being the "plague village" that chose to isolate itself when the Black Death was found in ... more

Eyam Village (Derbyshire) ... the village in August 1665.

Newest Review: ... the first plague victim died of a raging fever. As the plague raged it was decided to hold the church services outdoors at nearby Cucklett Delf and, on the advice of rector William Mompesson and the previous incumbent Thomas Stanley villagers stayed within the village to minimize the spread of the disease. Cucklett Delf was also the secret meeting place of lovers Emmott Sydall, from Eyam, and ... more

... Rowland Torre who was from a neighbouring village. They would call to each other across the rocks until Emmott Sydall herself became a victim of the plague. Six of the eight Sydall family died and their neighbours lost nine family members. Things ...more

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Eyam Village (Derbyshire): The Story of the Plague (345 words)
by - written on 29/03/09 (Very useful, 140 readings)
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Overview ------------ Eyam is a small village in Derbyshire well worth a visit. The quiet village of Eyam has a fascinating, yet tragic story to tell... History --------- The plague arrived at the house of the village tailor George Vicars, via a parcel of cloth from London. The cloth was damp and was hung out in front of the fire to dry, thus releasing the plague infested fleas. On 7th September 1665, George Vicars, the first plague victim died of a raging fever. As the plague raged it was decided to hold the church services outdoors at nearby Cucklett Delf and, on the advice of rector William Mompesson and the previous incumbent Thomas ... Read the complete review

the beauty that is... Eyam village (1170 words)
by - written on 25/10/08 (Very useful, 80 readings)
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The small village of Eyam, (pronounced Eem) in Derbyshire, is a picturesque place with such an historical story to tell. My first experience with this beautiful little village was back in the late 1980's, during its annual festival, when a few of us pitched some tents on the fields heading towards Stoney Middleton, (we did have the owners permission so we were made very welcome...although nowadays camping is forbidden on that land) Anyway, back then there were two pubs in the village where the visiting tourist could find liquid refreshments whilst watching the small but fantastic parade as it passed by... although getting served was a challenge in ... Read the complete review

Eyam Village (Derbyshire): I'm Always PLAGUE-ing to Visit! (1506 words)
by - written on 10/04/08 (Very useful, 513 readings)
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For anyone who enjoyed my little tour of the delights of Ashford in the Water here is an insight into another of my local villages. This one is a little more famous (and consequently a little more crowded) than Ashford, but it is still as pretty and also has a wonderful story to tell. This place is the Peak District village of Eyam. ~~~WHERE IS EYAM? Eyam can be found on the B6521 (off the A623) not far from Stoney Middleton. It is around 30 minutes by car from Sheffield and junction 29 of the M1 (the Chesterfield turn off). The area where Eyam lies is called the High Peaks and it is 800 feet above sea level, above Middleton Top and its Limestone ... Read the complete review