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Eyam Plague Village Museum

Hawkhill Road | Eyam, Hope Valley S32 5QP, England
44 (0) 1433 631 371
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Historic Sites, Speciality Museums
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Stockport, United Kingdom
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48 reviews 48 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The museum depicts the how the plague came to the village and how it affected the people who isolated themselves from the world to prevent it spreading. Wander around the village itself to get a feel for the place.

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

its a quaint little village and I used to go all the time as a child. definately worth a visit.

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Manchester, England
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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Fascinating glimpse into a terrible period of time.

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Boughton
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Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

A beautiful little village in a great setting well worth a visit without the plague connection. However, a walk around the village (recommend calling at the museum first for background and context) is very poignant. Being so close to the homes and seeing the names of the plague victims, whole families wiped out, is very moving and really brings history... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Really enjoyed this, cheap to get in and plenty to see. Set in a quaint little village. We took a picnic and enjoyed the day.

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Unique and captures the interest of your little ones

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birmingham
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

a quaint museum with knowledgeable information about this historical village and it's past.

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sot
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

This is a must to visit. They have maintained the atmosphere and of the entire village which can clearly be felt and I love how the houses have plaques outside the houses describing what happened to the families within.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

If you have time to spend you can learn about the plague and how it came to Eyam.The register in the church makes very interesting reading.On the last Sunday in August they "clip" the church to commemorate the end of the plague

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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

lovely little villiage interesting history in September there is a "sheep" roast in the centre

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