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South Normanton
South Normanton lies on the Derbyshire Nottinghamshire border and makes up part of Bolsover District Council. The village probably developed from the two settlements of Carlingthwaite(Carnfield) and Normantune and was based on agriculture, bell pit mining and later framework knitting. Until the 1970’s it was encircled by collieries which provided its main source of employment. This was hazardous work and on15th Feb. 1937 there was an explosion at South Normanton Colliery which killed eight(8) men.
The Parish Church of St. Michael’s and All Angels has architectural features from C12 – C19 including a C15 Tower. ‘Normanton’s’ most well known landmark was the Old Post Mill which stood in what is now the Windmill Rise Estate. In 1981 it was demolished due to its poor state, with a view to its restoration. There was also a Tower Mill adjacent to the Parish Church which has been converted into a private residence.
‘Normanton’s’ most famous son was Jedediah Strutt who was born in 1726 in the ‘old post office yard’. He invented the ‘Derby Rib Stocking Machine’, later going into partnership with Richard Arkwright, opening textile mills in Belper (world heritage site) and Derby. He died in 1797 aged 70.
Jedediah Strutt 1726-
Demolition in 1981 (†)
Old Post Mill (†)
(†) Photos: Denis Denerley Collection ©
South Normanton Churches
Zion Methodist Church
Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels
The Salvation Army
(Building Leased From 'Bethel')
Junction 28 Church,(Assemblies of God)
The Community Church, They meet in the South Normanton Community Centre
South Normanton
Church Street looking from the Market place
Market Place