Peak District - Cromford

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Cromford - An historic village, part of which is designated as a World Heritage Site, surrounded by some glorious scenery.

Cromford is forever associated with Sir Richard Arkwright as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Arkwright built the world's first water powered cotton mills here and pioneered the factory system. Cromford developed around the mills as a purpose built industrial community. Arkwright's first mill, just off the A6, is undergoing long-term restoration by the Arkwright.

The world's first successful water-powered cotton mill paved the way for the factories of the British Industrial Revolution. The creation of the Cromford Mill, the first successful water-powered cotton spinning mill, was more than just an important step in making cotton production easier.

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