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This year marks a very special year for the town of Belper. It is the 250th anniversary of Jedidiah Strutts first water-powered cotton mill in 1776,


















Belper 250 - Celebrating 250 Years of Industrial Heritage

Article Published On 12/11/2025
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This year marks a very special year for the town of Belper. It is the 250th anniversary of Jedidiah Strutts first water-powered cotton mill in 1776,


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