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Parish Church of St. Lawrence, Eyam, Derbyshire

The historic village of Eyam dates back to Saxon times and was formerly a centre for lead mining. It is famous for the events during the Great Plague of 1666 when the villagers halted the spread of the disease by breaking off all contact with the outside world. A large proportion of the population died as a result and today there are many reminders of this great act of courage and selflessness.

 

Eyam Parish Church.

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Uploaded on November 19, 2024
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