Norman Monahan, Author at Ticknall Life

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

Open Garden in Melbourne
The Dower House garden in Melbourne opens for the National Gardens Scheme …
New Year New Neighbourhood Watch?
With 2020 now upon us could this be time to start your …
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 …
Ticknall Garden Club: Programme 2019/20
Knowledgeable speakers cover a wide variety of topics of interest to experienced …
Ticknall Village Hall
Nestling in its own grounds at the heart of the village, Ticknall …
Archaeology Group – Forthcoming Activities
Fieldwalking takes place as and when fields become available, with follow ups …
Historical Society – Events 2019/20
Visitors to Ticknall are most welcome to attend the meetings of the …
The Alpine Garden
The secret of success in making a garden to suit alpine plants …
Messages from the Past on Ticknall Pottery
We all know about having a special mug with a design that …