Population: 5,038

Living in Wirksworth, England:
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If you've been wondering what it's like to live in or visit Wirksworth, the Crowdsourced Explorer community can help. We asked one person living in Wirksworth what someone who is considering moving to or visiting there should know. Here are their pros and cons, tips, and advice:

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A person moving to Wirksworth should know it is a small market town with a population of around 5000 people. It developed around the lead mining industry and was once one of the largest towns in Derbyshire. It is also renowned for its ancient Well Dressing ceremonies which take place each May and involve the construction of complex and delicate displays made from individual flower petals.

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