Authors List
Authors

As well as having an interest in the history of churches, Andy is also the bell tower captain at Hartshorne.
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Related to more talented and dead folks from a different (Melbourne) Dexter family.
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Annette keeps us up to date on the activities of the Melbourne Historical Research Group.
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A long-time member of the Ticknall Preservation and Historical Society, Barry keeps us up to date with their events.
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Bryan is the editor of Ticknall Life community magazine. (For over 25 years.)
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With a special interest in Calke and the Harpur-Crewes, we think of Celia as our History correspondent.
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David is a chorister as well as the leader of the Ticknall Indoor Bowls club.
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London-born, now in California, Doreen is an active member of her local writing group.
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A retired events organiser, book and record dealer, Graham is the Chairman of Friends of Elvaston Castle
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If not in her Melbourne garden, author Griselda is probably designing, judging, writing or talking about gardening.
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With a passion for Ticknall Pottery, historian Janet (and Sue Brown) literally wrote the book.
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With a passion for social history, ex-teacher Karen has, since 2017, created a database of over 2000 Calke servants.
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Former health professional Maggie is active in groups such as the Church and the Book Group. And look, she’s so cool.
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One-time Head of English at Loughborough, Maria is into pottery, both as a maker and through archaeology.
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Farmers daughter Mary is the founder and leading light of the Ticknall Luncheon Club.
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Harpur-Crewe guru and one-time publisher, jazz fan Norman is, at 98, our oldest contributor.
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In addition to her many other interests, Pam keeps us up to speed on the activities of the Ticknall Garden Club.
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Paul, a retired businessman, is a dedicated member of the Parish Council and the Village Hall Treasurer for Ticknall.
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Through his work with the Army Cadets, Paul is concerned with the Defence of The Realm – especially Ticknall.
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A keen walker for a number of years, Richard has, since retirement, had more time to share the local countryside.
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Unofficial Archivist for Ticknall, Stuart is our go-to man for old photos, census returns and other historical documents.
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Outdoors girl Tanya loves that she can walk from her front door straight into the countryside.
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Retired teacher Tricia is passionate about embroidery and art and is an active member of many local groups.
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