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Eyam Village in the Derbyshire Peak District

Eyam, famous as the Plague village, is in a beautiful setting, 800 feet above sea level, lying in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District.

In 1665 the Plague was raging in London. A tailor from Eyam ordered some cloth from the capital and it arrived damp and had to be laid out to dry. This released the plague carrying fleas and within days, villagers started to become ill and die. To stop the disease covering a wider area the villagers to quarantined themselves. Food and medical supplies were left at various points on the village boundary.

Eyam Hall has been the home of the Wright family for over 300 years. It is a wonderful 17th century Manor House which contains an impressive hall and a tapestry room. Here there is also a cafe and gift shop as well as the Eyam Hall Crafts Centre which is housed in the farm buildings. The centre has a number of specialized craft units.

The Parish Church of St Lawrence partly dates from the 12th century.

Eyam is a vibrant, active community. Some events that take place are Well Dressing, a Plague Commemorative Service, annual carnival and sheep roast and an annual village show.