| Administrative History | Lea Green House was built for the lead merchant Joseph Wass in 1839. After the house and estate were bought in 1895 by Mr JB Marsden-Smedley, the building was considerably enlarged. Lea Green remained the family's property until 1960 when the house and estate were purchased by Derbyshire County Council for £10,500. Following extensive renovation, it became Lea Green Centre, used as a conference, youth and sports training facility. |
| Custodial History | These records were transferred to the Record Office at various dates from December 1983. Added to the catalogue as part of the FindersKeepers project with the help of volunteer Janette Jackson |