Derby Houses

The Derby Houses were the homes of the Darby family, these Quakers were crucial to the Industrial Revolution; find out more here.

Rosehill House built in 1738 and Dale House in 1717.

Rosehill House A painting of the Gorge valley doing the Industrial Revolution

Top of the cellar Oak-panelled room
Cosy living room Patient waiting area
Landing hallway of Dale House Dale House's dining room
Bedroom with a tiny bed 'Textes' book
A selection of Quaker clothes Abraham Derby's maths revision book
Original kitchen with cast-iron stove Imagine cooking a curry in this kitchen!