Tags: World Heritage Site.
Derwent Valley Mills is a World Heritage Site along the River Derwent in Derbyshire England designated in December 2001. It is administered by the Derwent Valley Mills Partnership. The modern factory or ‘mill’ system was born here in the 18th century to accommodate the new technology for spinning cotton developed by Richard Arkwright. With advancements in technology it became possible to produce cotton continuously.
