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Early History

Prehistoric and Roman Times Evidence of early settlement exists in the surrounding area, though Ripley itself doesn’t appear in the Domesday Book of 1086. However, the wider Amber Valley has traces of Roman occupation, particularly linked to lead and ironworking.
*Medieval Period: Ripley was originally a small agricultural settlement. It was recorded in documents from the 13th century as "Ryppeleg," meaning *strip of land* or cleared woodland.

### Industrial Growth

Coal and Iron -: The real expansion of Ripley came during the 18th and 19th centuries, when the Butterley Company was founded in 1790 by Benjamin Outram, Francis Beresford, and William Jessop. This company became one of the most important ironworks in the country, producing railway lines, bridges, engines, and structures worldwide (including parts of St Pancras Station in London).
Railways and Canals**: Ripley was served by the Butterley Gangroad** (1793), an early horse-drawn railway designed by Benjamin Outram to transport limestone. The area was also linked to the Cromford Canal.
Coal Mining**: Local collieries became a major source of employment through the 19th and 20th centuries, shaping the town’s growth.

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### Civic Development

Urban Growth As industries thrived, Ripley transformed from a small village into a bustling town. Rows of terraced housing were built for workers, and local shops and services expanded.
Market Town Ripley became a market town in the 19th century, gaining prominence as a local hub for trade and services.
Local Government**: The town later became the administrative centre of Amber Valley Borough Council

### 20th Century

Decline of Industry**: Coal mines and ironworks gradually closed in the late 20th century. The **Butterley Company** finally ceased operations in 2009 after more than two centuries.
*World Wars- Ripley contributed significantly to the war effort, with Butterley producing armaments, and local men serving in the armed forces.
Community and Growth - Despite industrial decline, Ripley grew as a residential and service town, with improved transport links and modern housing estates.

### Present Day
Ripley is now a **market town** with a blend of old industrial heritage and modern development.
The **Midland Railway – Butterley** heritage line keeps the town’s industrial and railway history alive.
Landmarks include the All Saints’ Church, the **Butterley Reservoir**, and surviving structures from the B It hosts an annual **Ripley Music Festival** and retains a strong sense of community identity rooted in its industrial past.