- Hidden Valleys
Hidden Valleys was a name coined in 2004 to describe an area of interesting historical and scenic value between
Nottingham andMansfield in the county ofNottinghamshire . Promotional Literature and tourist information for the Hidden Valleys were created to encourage tourism in an area which had been blighted by industrial decline. Partners in the project wereAshfield District Council,Gedling District Council, theEast Midlands development agency,Nottinghamshire County Council, and theCoalfields Regeneration Trust .Famous People of the Hidden Valleys
The area boasts links with the Poet
Lord Byron , his daughterAda Lovelace , the romantic novelistD. H. Lawrence , "bodyline" fast bowlersHarold Larwood &Bill Voce and the ComposerEric Coates as well as links to the legends ofRobin Hood .Buildings of Importance
Annesley Hall, Nottinghamshire andNewstead Abbey are two stately homes within the area. Historical religious buildings include Felley Priory,Selston St Helens Church, one of the county's oldest churches, and theChurch of St. Mary Magdalene, Hucknall , resting place of the Byron family and home to a fine collection ofstained glass by the acclaimed artistCharles Eamer Kempe .Papplewick Pumping Station is a fine example of a Victorian waterworks and houses an industrial museum. D. H. Lawrence's birthplace in Eastwood houses a museum.External links
* [http://www.ashfield-dc.gov.uk/hiddenvalleys/index.shtml Nottinghamshires Hidden Valleys]
* [http://www.papplewickpumpingstation.co.uk/ Papplewick Pumping Station]
* [http://www.hucknall-parish-church.org.uk/ Parish Church of St.Mary Magdalene, Hucknall]
* [http://www.newsteadabbey.org.uk/ Newstead Abbey]
* [http://www.enjoyenglandseastmidlands.com/html/history-heritage/gardens/garden-details/FelleyPrioryGardens.html?ContentID=141&SectID=9&PHPSESSID=a0876bf99b6faf25c6e9a5883e8a5471 Felley Priory Gardens]
* [http://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/index/tourism/tourism_dhl/tourism_museum.htm D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum]
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