Review of Terence Kilburn's books Darley's 'Lady Bountiful' and The Whitworth Trail, by Julie Bunting
This review is by Julie Bunting, and was published originally in
The Peak Advertiser, the Peak District's local free newspaper,
on 23rd May 2005, and is reproduced with Julie's kind permission.
DARLEY'S 'LADY BOUNTIFUL' and THE WHITWORTH TRAIL
These two separate titles by Terence Kilburn have been updated and
reprinted at the expense of Alan and Iris Wagstaffe in memory of their
parents and to commemorate a long family connection with the Joseph
Whitworth Centre and Park in Darley Dale.
Darley's 'Lady Bountiful' is the story of Lady Louisa, second wife of the
great mechanical engineer Sir Joseph Whitworth, who lived in Darley
Dale and became its greatest benefactor. After his death his widow was
left to oversee the development of the hospital and the magnificent
institute and park which all still carry the Whitworth name.
The Whitworth Trail has been extended to include a brief history of
Darley Dale. The trail itself is a walk of just over 3 miles, encompassing
features connected with Sir Joseph including his former home and his
last resting place, alongside that of Lady Louisa in St Helen's
churchyard.
Both books are being donated to the Whitworth Trust. Terence Kilburn
has again offered to donate all royalties for the benefit of the Whitworth
Centre and Park.
These two new editions are priced at approximately £1 per copy,
available through the Administrator of the Centre by telephoning 01629
733678.
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[Created 9 May 2005. Last updated 24 Oct 2008 - 11:02 by Rosemary Lockie]