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D1805 - Birchinlee, Near Glossop - 1858-1913

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D1805
Title	Birchinlee, Near Glossop
Date	1858-1913
Description	Papers re temporary village, early 20th cent
Level	Fonds
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator	Unidentified
Administrative History	Birchinlee was a settlement built for workers constructing the Derwent and Howden dams between 1902 and 1916. It was known as ‘Tin Town’, but had all the amenities and infrastructure of a village. At its peak, it housed about 900 people
Custodial History	Acquired by Derbyshire Record Office in 1977. This list was added to the online catalogue as part of the FindersKeepers project, with the help of Elissa Rowe.
Organisation Sub-Type	Copies and ephemera

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Place (click for further details)	Type
Glossop

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