About Us! T'owd Man
"T'owd Man Magazine" pridely takes it's name from the T'owd Man stone carving located in St. Marys Church, Wirksworth which is believed to be the oldest representation of a miner anywhere in the world, potentially being up to 800 years old. Kept safe (from the hands of Bonsall) in Wirksworth since 1863, he is also known to some as “the old man of Wirksworth” and has rooted himself firmly in the towns history as the “unofficial” symbol of Wirksworth.
T’owd Man Magazine is published bi-monthly and helps Wirksworth businesses, local events and sports clubs reach the residents of Wirksworth. To date we have been able to successfully print and delivery over 63,500 copies of the magazine around the town with more than 170 business, trades, local services, sports teams and individuals choosing to advertise and help bring T'owd Man to life.
The magazine is delivered in the first week of every other month, totally FREE to around 2400 homes and businesses in Wirksworth and a further 400 in Middleton. A further 200 Copies are also made available in most local shops, resturants, pubs and tourist information places around the town.
Advantages of T'owd Man
- A5, silk finish, full colour pages
- Delivered FREE across all of Wirksworth & Middleton
- Local events and editorials
- Advertising prices kept low
- Very high quality finish
- Free online downloaded versions
- All adverts displayed online
- Link sto external websites and social media
T’owd Man is a representation of a local lead miner and in some ways he symbolises the importance of and need for a vibrant local economy. It is fitting therefore that he gives his name to this new and exciting publication which in part aims to promote local business and commerce. A thriving market town creates jobs and serves the needs of its residents.