Statues and Monuments: Michael Thomas Bass

Michael Bass was born in 1799. His family owned a brewery in Burton-on Trent, which had been founded by his … More

Derby Cathedral

Founded in the mid-10th century, the church was rebuilt in 1725 except for the tower which dates from the 16th … More

There is evidence of Pre-historic occupation in the Derby area. The Romans built a fort on the site in 50AD … More

Keith and I were fortunate that as we were exploring the grounds of the church in Snodland, a lady kindly … More

Edward was the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. He ascended to the throne at the age of … More

It is interesting that apart from the materials from which they were made the Roman doctor /surgeons instrument kit resembles … More

This image of a doctor’s surgery is taken from a Greek vase made in Athens about 480 to 470 BCE. … More

Born in 1782, he was brought up by his Uncle, the Earl of Derby, after his father died the same … More

The Kingston Down brooch dates from between 600 to 625 A.D. This is one of the finest Anglo-Saxon brooches ever … More

Today in 1902 Thomas Tally reportedly opened the first permanent movie theatre in the USA on S Main, Los Angeles. … More