Situation
With a population of just 642 (2018), Ticknall is situated in the heart of England, just south of the River Trent, 9 miles
Vikings in Leicestershire
England was divided into Anglo Saxon Kingdoms and Leicestershire was part of Mercia. Leicestershire was one of five boroughs of the Danelaw together
Guided Walks in and around Ticknall
In the areas surrounding Ticknall, we are blessed with the finest walking country in South Derbyshire. Lots of walkers visit the area to
The Gimsons of Stoneywell
After a couple of extremely well-attended outdoor meetings in September, when we visited the historic gardens of Melbourne Hall and November, when we
Ticknall Village Hall
Nestling in its own grounds at the heart of the village, Ticknall Village Hall is a popular meeting place for local groups and
Sir George Crewe, 8th baronet
Well, we’ve had John the builder, Henry the thinker. ‘Harry’ the racing enthusiast, Henry the ‘isolated’ and now we have George the ‘enigma’.
January Contrasts
Do you remember last January (2021)? We had deep snow here in Melbourne and probably Ticknall too, so there was little gardening possible
