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Eyam Village (Derbyshire)Newest Review: ... they were advised by the rector, Reverend William Mompesson to quarantine the village thus stopping the infection spreading. The villagers used many precautions, such as burying there own dead, not allowing visitors into the village and having goods dropped off at certain points on the village borders. In all over 250 villagers died in the 16 months that the plague raged, leaving less than ... more |
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by blissman70 - written on 25/10/08 (Very useful, 27 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 ...
by tange - written on 10/04/08 (Very useful, 182 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 ...
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