Explore the haunted history of Strutts Mills on this engaging ghost hunt. Once a key player in the industrial revolution, Strutts Mills in Belper, Derbyshire, was a bustling center of activity. Built by Jedediah and William Strutt, the mill complex employed thousands of workers and shaped the region’s economy. Today, while the machinery has fallen silent, reports of unusual activity suggest the past may not be entirely at rest.

Join us for a night of ghost hunting as we explore the history and paranormal stories surrounding this iconic site. Key moments in the mill’s timeline include:

• 1776 – South Mill built by Jedediah Strutt
• 1786 – North Mill constructed
• 1796 – West Mill completed
• 1803 – North Mill destroyed by fire
• 1804 – North Mill rebuilt by William Strutt
• 1813 – Round Mill added to the complex
• 1912 – East Mill constructed, the final major addition
• 1959-1966 – West Mill and Round Mill demolished
• 1986 – East Mill closes
• 1991 – All mill operations cease

Working at Strutts Mills during its peak would have been incredibly challenging by today’s health and safety standards. The workers, many of them children employed to handle tasks only their small size could manage, faced dangerous conditions daily. Accidents were almost inevitable in such an environment, and long-term exposure to cotton dust could lead to “cotton lung,” a respiratory condition that affected many mill workers of the era.

Today, As we investigate the site, including the remaining mill buildings, Strutt House, and the old bridge, you’ll have the opportunity to explore areas where unexplained sights and sounds have been reported.

Equipped with ghost-hunting tools, we’ll search for signs of the paranormal and uncover stories of the mill’s past. Whether you’re fascinated by history or curious about the unexplained, this event offers a unique opportunity to experience Strutts Mills in a new light.

Join us for an evening of discovery, as we explore both the industrial heritage and the lingering mysteries of Strutts Mills.

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