Resources
Special Places and People
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Limestone Journeys Film The people, the projects, the places. Captured in a beautiful film showcasing the best of Limestone Journeys. |
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A Model Community A short documentary film by Ian Nesbitt and Friends of New Bolsover, about life at the first ever Model Village. |
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Settlers in England A people’s history of Oxcroft and the Land Settlement Association. Film by Ian Nesbitt in collaboration with residents of Oxcroft. |
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Mining Memories Oral histories capturing the memories of local people from a time when mining was the dominant industry. |
Landscapes
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Prehistoric Elmton after the Ice Fieldwork undertaken to enhance understanding of the history of the local environment. |
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Drawing the Way Langwith Basset Junior School worked with an artist to create a Prezi project mapping the changing local landscape. |
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Farmland and Crops – Model Making Guide to modelling landscapes and unearthing stories. Part of the inspiring Farmland and Crops project. |
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From Cave to Castle Images and documentary of Pleasley colliery, village and vale. By professionals, Chesterfield College students and Pleasley Pit Trust. |
Heritage
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Stories in Stone A rare insight in to the local geology and use of stone in buildings. Discover stone stories Bolsover, Scarcliffe and Whitwell |
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A Journey Through Time Histories and archaeological reports from Bolsover, Pleasley, Hardwick, Scarcliffe, Elmton and Whitwell. |
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Your Hidden Heritage Map and Database Records and images of traditional local buildings are available to view and search. |
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Your Hidden Heritage Schools Resource Key stage two fieldwork days looking at local built heritage. Follow the link and look for ‘Limestone Journeys’. |
Access
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The Archaeological Way A developing multi-user trail that will run from Pleasley Pit Country Park to Creswell Crags. |
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Archaeological Way Access Volunteers A group of local people who support the management of the new multi-user trail. |
Back to Nature
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Wildflowers An Interactive Guide Guide to some of the limestone loving plants found in the Limestone Journeys area. |
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Over 24 miles of hedgerow restored A hugely successful project that will be one of the longest lasting legacies of Limestone Journeys. |
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Farmland Bird Survey A number of farmland birds are in decline. Read our report to find out the current status of our farmland birds. |
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Outdoor Activities At Pleasley Vale Adventurous activities in the magnificant setting of Pleasley Vale’s historic mills. |
Arts and Music
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Beneath the Surface Underground Music Short film showcasing local industry, focusing on Creswell Colliery Brass Band. |
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A Walk Through Time Song by Whitwell Community Choir written by the choir and Mills and Chimneys and directed by Faith Watson. |
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Wear and Tear Landscape, Fashion and Photography – slideshow from Chesterfield College students inspired by Creswell Crags and the landscape. |
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Whispering Gallery Musical landscape piece by pupils from Shirebrook and oral history project used to create sound bites for the Limestone Journeys App. |
Evaluation
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Limestone Journeys Evaluation Document providing insight in to achievements and lessons learnt. Coming soon. |
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Sharing Our Story Extracts of the best bits from the Limestone Journeys Evaluation report. A nice easy read with lots of pictures! |
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Landscape Conservation Action Plan Produced at delivery stage to pull together key information about the area and inform plans for the scheme. |
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Limestone Boundaries Evaluation A summary of the achievements of the Limestone Boundaries project. Includes map. |