The Derbyshire links to the Egyptian ‘Boy King’ Tutankhamun
Peter Seddon on Bretby and the ‘Golden Pharaoh’
Saving Bennerley Viaduct, a rare historic gem
Peter Seddon casts an eye on Derbyshire’s iron giant – Bennerley Viaduct
The history of T’Owd Man in Wirksworth
In a climate in which males of advancing years are not always afforded the kindest of press, it is heartening to report that in the Peak District town of Wirksworth there is one ‘old man’ who is not just admired but almost revered.
Remembering Derbyshire cricket all-rounder Harry Bagshaw
Peter Seddon visits Eyam to ponder the unique grave of old Derbyshire cricketer Harry Bagshaw.
The Derbyshire connections to the Taj Mahal
Peter Seddon considers the long-forgotten love affair of Lord Curzon with world-famous landmark the Taj Mahal
Monumental musings - Temperance Hall, Derby
Peter Seddon takes a dry look at the history of the Temperance Movement
Matthew Walker – the oldest Christmas pudding maker in the world
Peter Seddon turns detective in search of Matthew Walker
In celebration of Derbyshire’s red telephone kiosks
Peter Seddon celebrates the county’s red telephone kiosks
Monumental Musings: The village cross at Kings Newton
The South-Derbyshire village of Kings Newton is one of the county’s most charming small settlements. Nestled alongside its larger neighbour Melbourne, protected from mainstream traffic, it commands the epithet ‘backwater’ in the most positive sense – a quaint and peaceful haven replete with fine architecture and a timeless air rendering it almost a ‘best-kept secret’.
