Norman Monahan, Author at Ticknall Life

Night soil collection

Water supplies to Ticknall and Calke

Nowadays we take a clean, constant water supply for granted. Yet it is surprising how recently this came to be the case. Twenty

Ticknall Methodist Chapel two-seater privy on show at Sharps' Pottery Museum, Swadlincote.

We finished the last article warmly ensconced in the double privy in the Methodist church, which article was sent to Sharps Pottery Museum,

The Wonderful World of Weeds
One might have thought that Sally Smith had come to Ticknall Garden …
How the Johnsons Inherited the Harpur Crewe Estates
Have you ever wondered how the Johnson family of Vermont, USA came …
The Beauty of Bromeliads
Plants, but not as we know them! Don Billington came to Ticknall …
Calke Abbey, Tale of Ten Baronets
Just like many large houses in England, one family governed the lives …
New Year New Neighbourhood Watch?
With 2020 now upon us could this be time to start your …
Water supplies to Ticknall and Calke
Nowadays we take a clean, constant water supply for granted. Yet it …
Who lived at Calke Abbey?
Who lived at Calke Abbey? Were they Harpurs, Crewes, or Harpur-Crewes? The …
Winter Gardening
Winter gardening – I love it; whilst there is much to do, …
Planting Perennials
A perennial is a plant that continuously grows throughout its life. Therefore …
Once Seen Never Forgotten
When Don Witton went on his honeymoon to the Lake District many …
Plant Genetic Manipulation
Gardeners like nothing better than browsing through a tempting new catalogue crammed …
Ticknall Tramway
The Ticknall Tramway was a primitive form of horse tramway which was …