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A Brief History of South Normanton, Derbyshire

The name Normanton stems from Old English: Norðman (“Northman” or “Norwegian”) and tun (“farm” or “settlement”), indicating a possibly Scandinavian origin. The “South” prefix distinguishes it from nearby Temple Normanton andrewsgen.com+13emidsvikings.ac.uk+13southnormantonparishcouncil.gov.uk+13.
The settlement dates back to at least the 12th century, being referred to as Northmannetune in records Town and Village Guide.

Before 1888, South Normanton was merely a small hamlet focused on farming, with only a few cottages clustered around St Michael’s Church and a windmill emidsvikings.ac.uk+13Wikipedia+13Wikishire+13.
Framework knitting was a notable secondary industry during the 18th and 19th centuries. Knitters—nicknamed “shiners” due to their worn clothing—often lived near the Old Market Place Wikishire+1.

Born in South Normanton in 1726, Jedediah Strutt was instrumental in the Industrial Revolution. He invented the Derby Rib knitting machine in 1759 and co-founded the world’s first water-powered cotton spinning mill in Cromford (alongside Arkwright) emidsvikings.ac.uk+13southnormantonparishcouncil.gov.uk+13Wikishire+13.

Coal mining transformed the village when A Winning (Blackwell) Colliery opened in 1871 and B Winning (Hilcote) followed in 1875. These mines, along with South Normanton Colliery (sunk 1892–94), spurred rapid population growth and housing development Wikipedia+5southnormantonparishcouncil.gov.uk+5ambervalley.info+5.
South Normanton Colliery replaced the older Winterbank (Wincobank) pit and produced approximately 500 tons of coal daily in the mid‑20th century until closure in 1952 calmview.derbyshire.gov.uk+1.
A and B Winning shafts closed in 1969 and 1964 respectively Wikipedia+2Wikishire+2.

Starting around 1957, local authorities built better-quality council housing and schools. New streets like New Street, Hilcote Street, King Street, and Lansbury Drive emerged, and schools such as Glebe Junior, Green Infant, Brigg Infant, and later Frederick Gent School were established (the latter in 1959) Wikipedia+2ambervalley.info+2.
After the 1980s, private developments like Broadmeadows and Rippon Homes filled in remaining gaps. Improved accessibility followed the construction of the M1 and the opening of the East Midlands Designer Outlet nearby Wikipedia+1.

Carnfield Hall, a Grade II* listed country house near South Normanton, has origins dating to the 15th century and was developed by the Revell family. It suffered mining‑related damage in the 1960s but was restored in the late 20th century and is now open to the public by appointment Town and Village Guide+13Wikipedia+13southnormantonparishcouncil.gov.uk+13.
Pinxton Castle, located on the border with Pinxton, is a scheduled monument—originally a 12th-century motte-and-bailey castle later adapted as a fortified manor. The site, comprising a moat and fishponds, has archaeological significance Wikipedia.
Several listed buildings in the parish include St Michael’s Church, the former windmill (now converted into a house), Glebe Junior School, a farmhouse, and two historic mileposts Wikipedia.

South Normanton Athletic F.C., known as the Shiners—a nickname rooted in the stocking industry—was founded in 1926. After operating under the name Miners Welfare, it achieved successes in regional leagues and still competes at local levels Wikipedia.
The nickname “Shiners” comes from frame knitters whose fabric wear polished their trouser backs, earning them local recognition Wikipedia.