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Perched on a cliff overlooking the Derwent Valley is a small chapel. Hidden behind trees and draped in ivy, is a jewel of the Arts & Crafts movement. This private treasure house was dreamt up by Louisa Harris, who didn't like how things were done at the parish church...
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To get to the chapel you need to pick your way up a steep hill. From high above, an oriel window overhangs the path. Below, a horse trough is fed by a natural spring. It’s all very romantic.
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In 1897, Mrs Harris chose Guy Dawber, founder of @CPRE, to design the chapel. Dawber, in turn, chose a glittering array of craftsmen to turn his design into a reality.
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