Bodies in boots?

Bodies in boots?

Above: The 1979 Ford Granada was recovered first, followed a week later by the Fiat Punto. (Photos Christopher Watmough & Sheila Higton.) Many of the objects that have appeared above the surface of Errwood Reservoir during the recent drought have been fairly...
Recording a brutal murder

Recording a brutal murder

Above: The murder stone lies well-hidden beside the back road between Whaley Bridge and Disley. Three young men were soon identified as the killers. But only one was tried, convicted and sentenced to death. I’ve always thought the story of William...
Radio Derby interview

Radio Derby interview

Above: Andy Twigge is a popular DJ on BBC Radio Derby. https://www.goyt-valley.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Radio-Derby-interview-March-2019.mp3 BBC Radio Derby DJ, Andy Twigge, is running a regular A to Z feature on places of interest in Derbyshire and...
GV Facebook Group

GV Facebook Group

Join the Facebook conversation on everything to do with the Goyt Valley by clicking this link. I have a guilty admission; I’m rubbish at social media. I’ve had a Facebook page for years, but like many others of my generation (just past retirement age), I...
ITV visits the valley

ITV visits the valley

Above: Yours truly pictured at the ruins of Errwood Hall with ITV Calendar presenter, Kerrie Gosney, and camera man (name to follow). My fleeting moment of fame lasted only a few minutes. But it provided a reason for returning to the valley after my recent move south....
BBC Countryfile features the Goyt Valley

BBC Countryfile features the Goyt Valley

Click the image above to view the Countryside programme on BBC iPlayer. I think it will be available up to the end of February 2016. This website typically averages around 40 visits a day during Winter – maybe rising to 60 on weekends. So it was a bit of a shock...