Dame Ellen MacArthur: the life of the round-the-world yachtswoman
Whatstandwell’s round-the-world yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur
Whatstandwell’s round-the-world yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur
Sir Martin Doughty, the New Mills man who became one of the foremost figures in nature conservation in Britain
Derbyshire’s Joe Davis was the dominant figure in world snooker and billiards for over three decades.
Alison Uttley (1884-1976) was the author of over 100 childrens’ books and is perhaps best known for her series featuring Little Grey Rabbit.
Jedediah Strutt, developer of Derby Rib hosiery, is the latest in Roly Smith’s series of Derbyshire Great
Roly Smith’s new book, Short Walks to Curious Places: Exploring 50 of Britain’s Ancient sites, Myths and Legends
In different circumstances, Samuel Slater might be revered as a hero in his hometown, yet he became a pioneer of the Industrial Revolution in America – much to the dismay of Belper locals.
Roly Smith describes the life of Samuel Fox, Bradwell-born inventor of the folding umbrella
Roly Smith describes the multi-talented man who brought live theatre to a remote Derbyshire village
I have a special, rather personal connection to Thomas Cook, the Derbyshire-born so-called ‘Father of Mass Tourism’.
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