As dozens died, the rector of Eyam church, William Mompesson, with the help of his predecessor Thomas Stanley, convinced parishioners the only way to fight it was to shut off the village completely.

In 1667, the Derbyshire town of Eyam paid a terrible price to protect its neighbors from the Black Death, which was far more lethal than coronavirus.

Eyam, in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales, would rival most in the prettiness stakes. Stone cottages on winding streets, a handsome 14th-century church, a village green complete with its ancient ...

Eyam parish church in Derbyshire.Credit: iStock "The letters contain a real sense of will and purpose I find incredibly moving every time I read them," he says.

Eyam Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics (Eyam), has announced the acquisition of a new Option to license the patents related to an antibody biologic cancer therapeutic from the University of British ...

GeoStories, based in Sheffield, is inviting people to visit Eyam and experience the village in a whole new way, thanks to two new GeoStories that have just launched on the app called ‘The Great ...

The pretty village in one of UK's most beautiful areas with a very dark past Eyam's legacy resonates as a testament to humanity's ability to unite and act for the greater good during times of crisis.

The stories are called ‘The Great Mortality’ and A Love Apart’. People will also be able to read the fascinating real-life stories of ‘Love In A Pandemic’ at the exhibition at Eyam Church.

As dozens died, the rector of Eyam church, William Mompesson, with the help of his predecessor Thomas Stanley, convinced parishioners the only way to fight it was to shut off the village completely.