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Timeless style

Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, the picturesque town of Wirksworth has become something of a haven for local artists and designers. It’s a town full of juxtapositions. Once home to a large stone quarry, the architectural landscape ranges from modest miners’ cottages and terraces, to grand Georgian buildings adorned with decorative plasterwork. It’s this array of styles that initially drew creatives to the area, and now Wirksworth boasts a high street peppered with independent shops,

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