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The Melbourne Dexters, Part 2
In 2018 I wrote about my ancestors “the Melbourne Dexters.” My gt x 3 grandparents were William Bull Dexter b 1785 in Shepshed and died 1850 in Melbourne and Jane Vigor Smedley born 1792 in Melbourne. William and Jane married in Melbourne Church on 4th Ma […]
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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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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.
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