by Administrator | Nov 8, 2020 | Quick Reads
Born in Hull on Christmas Day of 1799, Christopher Thomson was a strolling actor, artist and author, who helped his adopted Notts village to become a hive of literary activity. His father was a Scottish sailor turned publican who subscribed to a circulating library,...
by Administrator | Oct 4, 2020 | Quick Reads
An attractive Trentside aspect with idyllic woodland, Wilford Grove, and its neighbour, Clifton Grove, attracted many a visitor from Nottingham and beyond. The area was a magnet for poets seeking inspiration and a place to write. It was in the churchyard of St....