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Celebrating the area’s rich history of innovation, the Museum of Making in the Derwent Valley Mills - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - is a contemporary space telling Derby’s 300-year history of making to inspire new creativity on what is widely regarded as the site of the world’s first factory.
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Your support will help to ensure Derby’s important heritage can continue to be enjoyed by everyone now, and for future generations to come.
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The River Kitchen
Relax and unwind in our new, family-friendly café, serving fresh, seasonal and local food.
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