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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, Specialty 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 May 19, 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. More

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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 May 18, 2012

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

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Manchester, England
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Fascinating glimpse into a terrible period of time. More

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Boughton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 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 May 9, 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. More

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

Unique and captures the interest of your little ones More

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birmingham
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

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

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 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. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 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 More

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

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

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