The D.H. Lawrence Connection Durban House , which stands on the corner of Greenhills Road and Mansfield Road, was built in 1876 as the offices for the Barber, Walker Coal Company. The building was put up for auction by British Coal in February 1987 and fell into a sad state of repair until purchased by Broxtowe Borough Council in 1995. He suffered the tortures of the damned on these occasions. The Heritage Centre Exhibition is now open with a host of attractions. These include a school area with blackboards and desks, clothes to try on, and two walk-through coal areas.
Visitors can also enjoy four audio tapes, a video, and a touch-screen information computer.
Life in the area is depicted, including coal mining, framework knitting, pottery making, and agriculture. Canals and other transport as well as fairs, drinking and the countryside are also highlighted . For more details on the opening ceremony and the exhibition, read this Exhibition Report from the Eastwood and Kimberley Advertiser. Meeting Rooms Three meeting rooms of the highest standard are available for both daytime and evening hire. The rooms are available for hire by the hour.