Eyam Hall (Derbyshire)

For the next in my series of reviews about Derbyshire stately homes and castles I am downgrading - in terms of size, but not in quality. Eyam Hall may not be as vast as Chatsworth, or as imposing on the landscape as Bolsover Castle, but it is well worth a visit and is certainly a lovely building in an excellent tourist location. WHERE IS EYAM HALL? You will find Eyam Hall in the historic Derbyshire village of Eyam; the village famous for its association with the bubonic plague outbreak of 1666, when the villagers were severely hit as bales of cloth, laden with infected fleas, en route from London reached Eyam. Eyam is around 20 minutes, or 10 ...  Read the complete review

Eyam Hall is situated in the small village of Eyam, (pronounced Eem) in Derbyshire, a picturesque place with such an historical story to tell. Brief history of Eyam village, which entices the many tourist that visit....... It is best known for it's residents heroic act in 1665 when the plague, (black death) took hold. The plague hit the village in in August of 1665 contained in flea infested materials delivered to the local tailor, George Vicar, from London, he died with-in the week. When the towns people realised what was happening they were advised by the rector, Reverend William Mompesson to quarantine the village thus stopping the ...  Read the complete review