Darley Abbey Society

Founded in 1989, we are a voluntary organisation dedicated to protecting Darley Abbey.

[Darley Abbey Society @darleyabbeysoc]

Darley Abbey Society AGM 2021 - news - Darley Abbey https://t.co/x9r9Yx21Jb

[Derby Museums @derbymuseums]

Recycled Jewellery is an introductory course to jewellery making and fine metalworking using recycled/reclaimed materials and found objects.

Suitable for adults - perfect for beginners!

Sat 18 and Sun 19 September at the @MuseumofMaking

Find out more: https://t.co/mV7xnd8WdY

[Derby Museums @derbymuseums]

Explore and learn more about Derby Museums’ weird and wonderful collections with free downloadable activity sheets.

In our new activity you can learn all about engines and have a go at making your own windmill. ✂️

Suitable for ages 5+ with a grown-up.

https://t.co/NnQkuLzyBk

[BBC Front Row @BBCFrontRow]

“The craft of making, the beauty of casting, the intricacies of details on everyday objects is absolutely manifest in the things you can see in this museum.” @tonybutler1 on @MuseumofMaking, in our special 'Derby: 300 years of Making' with @geetapendse https://t.co/AHAdNT1XA9

[Tony Butler @tonybutler1]

Doing the @DerbyRamTrail and @MuseumofMaking en famille. Linus meets Ram #derbyramtrail

[Derby Museums @derbymuseums]

This #VolunteersWeek, we’re saying THANK YOU to our amazing volunteer team for all the passion, enthusiasm and joy you bring to Derby Museums. Your endless smiles, time and energy have kept us going this past year.

Share your volunteer story below - we’d love to hear from you!

[Darley Abbey Society @darleyabbeysoc]

@JaDerbyshire @hannahfox @tonybutler1 @derbymuseums Well done to you all. A tremendous achievement 👏

[Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill @MuseumofMaking]

We've got another day packed full of making themed activities ready for tomorrow! Suitable for all abilities. Make sure to book your free ticket to ensure entry. https://t.co/DcAobCOJYB

[Derby Museums @derbymuseums]

Derby Museum and Art Gallery is re-opening (again)!

We’re looking forward to welcoming you back from tomorrow, Tuesday 18th May.

Entry is free and you do not need to pre-book.

Hope to see you soon! https://t.co/gTsKtJ9sru

[Derby Museums @derbymuseums]

The brand new @MuseumofMaking is opening soon at Derby Silk Mill! From Friday 21 May you’ll be able to experience history in the making right here in the heart of our city. What will you make of it?

Pre-booking essential: https://t.co/1Oy5gTYQXM

[Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill @MuseumofMaking]

Can you help us to ensure our Artist/Maker-in-Residence programmes at the Museum of Making are useful to artists and makers?

Please share your thoughts by completing our survey before Sunday 7th February >> https://t.co/PMiKxtKlG2

Thank you!

[Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill @MuseumofMaking]

At Derby Silk Mill, the new Museum of Making will be opening very soon - "...the world’s first factory [rising] again from the ashes of its former self, repurposed as a new cathedral for the maker movement." https://t.co/1Z4spWPTG7

[Derby Museums @derbymuseums]

It’s Christmas Eve which means it’s the last day of #LetsMAKEChristmas! 🛍️

Our shop is open until 4pm today for last minute gifts. 🎁

Wishing you all a Happy Christmas. 🥂

[Derby Museums @derbymuseums]

Our shop at the Museum and Art Gallery is open from 10.30am until 4pm every day except Sunday and Monday in the run-up to Christmas.

Stay safe and have a Merry Christmas! 🎅

[Derby Museums @derbymuseums]

Our social media team are taking a festive break from Sat 19 Dec until Mon 4 Jan. We will get back to any enquiries as soon as possible on our return. 🎄

Please note that all of our Museum sites will be closed until at least Tue 5 Jan due to tier 3 restrictions.

[Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill @MuseumofMaking]

It's been a busy week for the Museum of Making collections team as objects start to make their way into the Museum!

[Darley Abbey Society @darleyabbeysoc]

One way system consultation - news - Darley Abbey https://t.co/GpaNfG1kRs

[Darley Abbey Society @darleyabbeysoc]

Please sign & RT this petition, it means a lot to me: https://t.co/hRxU9h90s3 via @38_degrees

[Darley Abbey Society @darleyabbeysoc]

New one way system in the Village - news - Darley Abbey https://t.co/bBXZh1L5jM

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Tributes to Darley Abbey legend who gave out 'thousands' of sausage rolls https://t.co/HLjc1huykW