Bonsall, Derbyshire

Description
Bonsall, a village and a parish in Derbyshire. The village stands near the river Derwent and the Cromford Canal. It has an ancient market cross, and a post and money order office under Derby; telegraph office and railway station, Cromford, 1 1/2 mile distant. The parish includes the hamlets of Upper Town and Slaley. Area, 2447 acres; population, 1329. The scenery is picturesque, and the rocks include much limestone and some valuable ores. The inhabitants are employed chiefly in stocking-making, in merino and paper mills, various paint and colour works, and in limestone Quarries. Traces exist of the Roman road to Manchester. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Southwell; net value, £169 with residence. Patron, the Bishop of Southwell. The church is ancient, has a tower and fine spire, and was beautifully restored in 1863. There are Baptist and Primitive Methodist chapels. An endowed school, founded in 1717, has now accommodation for 110 boys.