A course for anyone interested in local history, the history of travel, and/or walking. The old Derbyshire Portway ran through Holbrook on its route north. We will study the development of this and other ancient Derbyshire tracks, and their evolution through the Roman and medieval periods into the modern road network. We will examine documentary sources and the evidence on the ground, via two field trips.

Tutor – Stephen Bailey
Fee – £80.85 or Free
Venue – WEA, The Mill, Lodge Lane, Derby DE1 3HB
Date – Thursday 10.00am-12.00am , 7 meetings + 2 field trips from 21 April 2016
Course Ref – C2336113

Online enrolment is available now  – go to https://enrolonline.wea.org.uk/online