Normanton, means ‘the farm of the north men’ or 'Northwegans'.

It was a purely agricultural settlement but added tanning as a secondary industry during medieval times, using the bark of the oak and birch, both plentiful in the area.

In the 18th and 19th Centuries, the main industries were framework knitting and mining.

The knitters, or shiners as they were known from the state of their trouser seats after a 14-hour day sitting at their machines, tended to live in certain areas, around the Dog Pool, along Water Lane and particularly up the narrow alleys around the Old Market place.

South Normanton Colliery closed in 1952, B Winning in 1964 and A Winning in 1969.

Carnfield Hall, for several centuries the seat of the Revel family, the Hall contains a varied and fascinating collection of antique furniture, porcelain and glass, family portraits and much more.

The Hall is now a family Home shown to the public by the present owners.

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