A bronze dish presented to a historic Wirksworth institution by King Henry VIII, and now owned by the Queen, has been returned to the town to go on public view for the first time ever.
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Wirksworth Heritage Centre in Derbyshire has re-opened after receiving a donation from the Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund.
The vital contribution from Tarmac has enabled the Heritage Centre team to work with specialist contractors to reclad the exterior with authentic lime render. The work was completed during lockdown while public access to the centre was restricted.
The Chair of Trustees, Jacqueline Ferguson-Lee, said, “This work couldn’t have been done when we were open, and we’re extremely grateful for the grant aid support from the Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund. It concludes the redevelopment work on the centre that began four years ago and should see that part of the building in good shape for many years to come. With our safe procedures in place, we’re now keen to see visitors old and new back through our doors.