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WirksworthWirksworth is a market town in Derbyshire, England. It has a population of approximately five thousand. Historically it grew up as a centre for lead mining (see derbyshire lead mining history). Perhaps the finest building in Wirksworth is St. Mary's Church, which was one of the first centres of Christian teaching in England and is believed to date back to around 653AD. The ancient Wirksworth hundred was named after the town. Events - Early June: The Wirksworth Well Dressing and Carnival
- First Sunday after the 8th of September: The clypping of the church. An ancient custom, still observed today, where the congregation joins hands to completely encircle the church.
- Late September: The Wirksworth Festival
Some tourist attractions in Wirksworth include: The Peak District lies just North of Wirksworth. External links
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