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Caroline Stewart
In Lady Crewe’s Room, on the top floor, next to the Bird Lobby is a picture titled as Miss Stewart. Who was she? The marriage between Caroline Harpur, daughter of the 5th. Baronet, to her second husband Archibald Stewart, (she had been married, previously, to Adam Hay but had had no c […]
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Arts and Crafts Gardens
Camilla Anderson, a garden historian, gave an insightful talk on the Arts and Crafts and Edwardian garden movement and in particular the gardens of Harold Peto on 9th September 2024. At the heart of the Arts and Crafts movement – as promoted by Morris & Co – was a reaction to the industr […]
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Is this the 1890 Banton family?
This wonderful photograph was recently found in a drawer at Calke Abbey. It is proving to be quite a mystery. It had at some time in the past been torn in half, but Bryan has done an excellent job of digitally repairing it. Ann BantonClick or tap for larger image. Opens in a new tab/window.…
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Recent comments
Thank you, David for your comment. Norman Monahan has made a new post which may go some way towards answering…
I think the gentleman back row 4th from right with moustache is my great grandfather Samual Banton. He was Anne’s…
I have researched Joseph and when I had got his family tree sorted I found that he had 72 grandchildren.…
Locality
How we are situated in South Derbyshire and features of the local area.
Features
A selection of recent and featured posts from Ticknall Life.
Walking
Quiet walks from Ticknall in the beautiful South Derbyshire countryside.
Village Hall
Modern facilities at the centre of Ticknall parish life.
Local History
Amazing facts and stories from way back in Ticknall time.
Very interesting Thank you for your research findings