Digital Hearing Aids Ripley – Derbyshire Digital Hearing Aids
Ripley was once a mining town for coal and other minerals. These industries took a hold in the 18th and 19th Centuries when the town grew in population. Today Ripley, which is just 9 miles from Derby, has a population of 21,000.
Ripley is mentioned in the Domesday Book (11th Century) but not in any depth which reflects its status and size, just a few cottages around the village pond. A hundred years later, King Henry III granted the town a market charter for one market a week on a Wednesday. The king also granted a three day fair once a year; this annual fair dates back to before the nearby Nottingham’s famous Goose Fair.
Industrialisation and the Butterley Company
The production of corn, both growing and milling, were the two main sources of income in the Middle Ages. The Abbott of Darley owned a mill in the town where the corn was milled. However the iron and coal mining industries took hold by the 18th Century. The Butterley Company, owned by engineers Benjamin Outram and Frances Beresford, that opened in Ripley made sure of that. These two innovative engineers were responsible for the engineering work of the Cromford Canal and also for developing iron rail tracks, including the L-shaped Flange and the ‘cast iron fish belly rail’.
They were also responsible for the Little Eaton Gangway – a single gauge canal wagonway – a pre-runner to the railway. Butterley Engineering still exists, although other parts of the company have been sold off.
Butterley Tunnel
Butterley Tunnel, part of Cromford Canal, was also an engineering accomplishment of the Butterley Company. It is three-quarters of a mile long, runs close to Ripley and opened in 1794. Water from the Butterley reservoir also built by the Butterley Company supplied water to the tunnel. Today the tunnel and the canal are closed, but the reservoir serves as home to many wildfowl and fish. Fishing is allowed with a permit. The railway line for the Midland Railway’s Butterley Line travels across the reservoir on a stone embankment.
During the two hundred years since the company formed, Butterley has been responsible for some great landmarks such as the domed roof in St Pancras Station in London; The Falkirk wheel – the innovative canal boat lift; the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth.
Ripley had collieries owned by Butterley too. Ripley Colliery, Britain Colliery and Ormonde Colliery were three of these; all finished production in the 1940s and the 1970s in the case of Ormonde. There were at least another nine pits in the surrounding area at one time. The pit top at Ripley Colliery is now grassed over with just a white arch sculpture and seating.
Echoes of Ripley
Ripley’s past industries may well have affected workers’ hearing. Even though today’s industries in the area won’t necessarily be to blame, anyone who thinks their hearing is not as good as it used to be should get it checked. Sometimes ears can be blocked with wax and other times the hearing is impaired. Whatever the cause, Digital Hearing Aids can test each ear individually and advise you. Don’t let your hearing go, give us a call on 01782 698090.
Butterley Hall
On the land once owned by Darley Abbey (an old Augustine Priory), the Grade II listed Butterley Hall was actually built for the Homes family in the 18th Century. It was sold on to Francis Beresford for the Outram family to reside in. Benjamin’s son James was born here. Later it was the HQ of the Butterley Company and is now the home of the Derbyshire Constabulary.
Natural attractions around Ripley
We’ve already mentioned Butterley Reservoir and its wildfowl including Moorhens, Coots and Great Crested Grebes; it also has footpaths which lead you around this area to enjoy the wildlife. There are other areas of natural interest in Ripley too.
Butterley Hill which rises up from the reservoir also leads to the small woodland area Carr Wood. Other footpaths in the area lead you to Devil’s or Bluebell Wood and in the town centre you’ll find a park named after one of Ripley’s famous residents: Sir Barnes Wallis.
Denby Pottery
Just two miles south of Ripley is the famous Denby Pottery where they have been making their famous stoneware pottery for 200 years. There’s a free museum where you can see Denby pieces from the past and take a tour to see how it’s made and painted.
Most days there are also cookery demonstrations – the food looks great on the Denby plates. There is also a restaurant to see the pottery in situ and enjoy some good food. If you’re a collector, then the first Saturday of every month between 10am – 12.30pm you can have your old Denbyware valued. Or any other collector’s item for that matter (maximum of 3 items per person).
A visit isn’t complete without visiting the shops – the factory shop for seconds and the home shop for Denby’s finest.
Famous people with Ripley connections
· Sir Barnes Wallis is from Ripley. He is best known for his bouncing bomb invention. These bombs were used in the Second World War to attack the dams in the Ruhr Valley, Germany. He also designed airships and aeroplanes
· Bombardier Charles Stone was awarded the Victoria Cross for his service in World War I
· Benjamin Outram was one of the founders of the Butterley Company. He was an engineer and surveyor and pioneered the building of canals and tramways
· Sir James Outram, 1st Baronet – the title bestowed on him by the British Government for his services in India. His nickname was the Bayard of India
· William Bourne, businessman and founder of Denby Pottery
Don’t forget
Don’t suffer in silence and isolate yourself. If you think your hearing has deteriorated get it tested now. We are on hand to help with a professional audiologist and lots of advice. See what others have to say about us and then contact us either online or by phone on 01782 698090.
Ripley was once a mining town for coal and other minerals. These industries took a hold in the 18th and 19th Centuries when the town grew in population. Today Ripley, which is just 9 miles from Derby, has a population of 21,000.
Ripley is mentioned in the Domesday Book (11th Century) but not in any depth which reflects its status and size, just a few cottages around the village pond. A hundred years later, King Henry III granted the town a market charter for one market a week on a Wednesday. The king also granted a three day fair once a year; this annual fair dates back to before the nearby Nottingham’s famous Goose Fair.
Industrialisation and the Butterley Company
The production of corn, both growing and milling, were the two main sources of income in the Middle Ages. The Abbott of Darley owned a mill in the town where the corn was milled. However the iron and coal mining industries took hold by the 18th Century. The Butterley Company, owned by engineers Benjamin Outram and Frances Beresford, that opened in Ripley made sure of that. These two innovative engineers were responsible for the engineering work of the Cromford Canal and also for developing iron rail tracks, including the L-shaped Flange and the ‘cast iron fish belly rail’.
They were also responsible for the Little Eaton Gangway – a single gauge canal wagonway – a pre-runner to the railway. Butterley Engineering still exists, although other parts of the company have been sold off.
Butterley Tunnel
Butterley Tunnel, part of Cromford Canal, was also an engineering accomplishment of the Butterley Company. It is three-quarters of a mile long, runs close to Ripley and opened in 1794. Water from the Butterley reservoir also built by the Butterley Company supplied water to the tunnel. Today the tunnel and the canal are closed, but the reservoir serves as home to many wildfowl and fish. Fishing is allowed with a permit. The railway line for the Midland Railway’s Butterley Line travels across the reservoir on a stone embankment.
During the two hundred years since the company formed, Butterley has been responsible for some great landmarks such as the domed roof in St Pancras Station in London; The Falkirk wheel – the innovative canal boat lift; the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth.
Ripley had collieries owned by Butterley too. Ripley Colliery, Britain Colliery and Ormonde Colliery were three of these; all finished production in the 1940s and the 1970s in the case of Ormonde. There were at least another nine pits in the surrounding area at one time. The pit top at Ripley Colliery is now grassed over with just a white arch sculpture and seating.
Echoes of Ripley
Ripley’s past industries may well have affected workers’ hearing. Even though today’s industries in the area won’t necessarily be to blame, anyone who thinks their hearing is not as good as it used to be should get it checked. Sometimes ears can be blocked with wax and other times the hearing is impaired. Whatever the cause, Digital Hearing Aids can test each ear individually and advise you. Don’t let your hearing go, give us a call on 01782 698090.
Butterley Hall
On the land once owned by Darley Abbey (an old Augustine Priory), the Grade II listed Butterley Hall was actually built for the Homes family in the 18th Century. It was sold on to Francis Beresford for the Outram family to reside in. Benjamin’s son James was born here. Later it was the HQ of the Butterley Company and is now the home of the Derbyshire Constabulary.
Natural attractions around Ripley
We’ve already mentioned Butterley Reservoir and its wildfowl including Moorhens, Coots and Great Crested Grebes; it also has footpaths which lead you around this area to enjoy the wildlife. There are other areas of natural interest in Ripley too.
Butterley Hill which rises up from the reservoir also leads to the small woodland area Carr Wood. Other footpaths in the area lead you to Devil’s or Bluebell Wood and in the town centre you’ll find a park named after one of Ripley’s famous residents: Sir Barnes Wallis.
Denby Pottery
Just two miles south of Ripley is the famous Denby Pottery where they have been making their famous stoneware pottery for 200 years. There’s a free museum where you can see Denby pieces from the past and take a tour to see how it’s made and painted.
Most days there are also cookery demonstrations – the food looks great on the Denby plates. There is also a restaurant to see the pottery in situ and enjoy some good food. If you’re a collector, then the first Saturday of every month between 10am – 12.30pm you can have your old Denbyware valued. Or any other collector’s item for that matter (maximum of 3 items per person).
A visit isn’t complete without visiting the shops – the factory shop for seconds and the home shop for Denby’s finest.
Famous people with Ripley connections
· Sir Barnes Wallis is from Ripley. He is best known for his bouncing bomb invention. These bombs were used in the Second World War to attack the dams in the Ruhr Valley, Germany. He also designed airships and aeroplanes
· Bombardier Charles Stone was awarded the Victoria Cross for his service in World War I
· Benjamin Outram was one of the founders of the Butterley Company. He was an engineer and surveyor and pioneered the building of canals and tramways
· Sir James Outram, 1st Baronet – the title bestowed on him by the British Government for his services in India. His nickname was the Bayard of India
· William Bourne, businessman and founder of Denby Pottery
Don’t forget
Don’t suffer in silence and isolate yourself. If you think your hearing has deteriorated get it tested now. We are on hand to help with a professional audiologist and lots of advice. See what others have to say about us and then contact us either online or by phone on 01782 698090.
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