Tansley
The village of Tansley is situated in the county of Derbyshire which lies in the East Midlands area of England. The village lies on the edge of the Peak District and was originally known by the name of Taneselege which is the name that it was listed under in the Domesday Book. Over the years Tansley was held to be part of the parish of Crich although it was turned into its own district in the mid 19th century.
Although predominantly agricultural in terms of industry over the years Tansley came to prominence in the Industrial Revolution. For example, the area became well known for the millstone grit that could be quarried here which was used to manufacture millstones. The local Bentley Brook in the Lumsdale Valley was also the perfect power source for a number of mills close to the village. Milling and quarrying are no longer the primary industries in the area but the soil in Tansley is held to be good enough to sustain a lot of garden centres and nurseries considering the small size of the village.
Visitors to the area may enjoy a visit to the artificial lakes that were constructed in the area. These were originally built to power mills and can now be enjoyed by fishermen, nature lovers and walkers and hikers. If you visit the village in July then you may also be lucky enough to be present at the local tradition of well dressing. The Gate pub is also worth a visit. This pub was originally built in the 17th century. Tansley is also close to a variety of other attractions and places to visit including Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall.
And, of course, the Peak District itself is a must for many visitors to the area. You can, for example, follow various footpaths and walks from the village itself to hook up with other villages in the area. A popular walk is the one that takes you from Tansley to the Lumsdale Valley. The Lumsdale Valley was once the site of many of the manufacturing sites of the village and its surrounding area due to the Bentley Brook which runs through the valley itself. The industrial sites still remaining in the valley are currently being restored by the Arkwright Society. Even now they give a fascinating insight into the industrial heritage of Tansley and its surrounding area.