Janet Spavold, Author at Ticknall Life

History of Ticknall

Ticknall’s name was derived from its landscape setting and land use. The first syllable ‘tic’ reflects the pastoral economy of the time showing

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Open Gardens – The Dower House, Melbourne
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The Groom
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The Housemaid – the Invisible Servant
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The Stillroom Maid
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The Footman
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St Wystan’s parish church, Repton
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The Ladies Maid
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Kidology 2 – covid false positives
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