WebBirth 17 Apr 1909 - Birchinlee (Tin Town by Derwent Reservoir), Derbyshire. Death 1981 - Enfield. Mother ... WebBirchinlee is the site of "Tin Town", a village built by the Derwent Valley Water Board for the workers (and their families) who constructed the Derwent and Howden Dams between 1902 and 1916. Most of the workers had previously been engaged in the construction, in Wales, of the Elan Valley Reservoirs where the accommodation was very basic.

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WebAug 8, 2010 · Hello Jim. This answer comes from reference to Prof Robinson's book "Memories of Tin Town". If James Johnson died at Birchinlee, he would almost … WebNov 2, 2007 · The village of Birchinlee endured for only 14 years, and yet the people who lived there were proud and by all accounts happy. At its peak, the population came close … Birchinlee is the site of "Tin Town", a village built by the Derwent Valley Water Board for the workers (and their families) who constructed the Derwent and Howden Dams between 1902 and 1916. Most of the workers had previously been engaged in the construction, in Wales, of the Elan Valley Reservoirs where the accommodation was very basic. At Birchinlee, a "model village" was built; … church street blues tablature