Bill Grange
My blogs
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Museums or Libraries |
| Occupation | Retired Curator |
| Location | Derby, United Kingdom |
| Introduction | Until I retired in September, 2006, I was Keeper of Natural History at Derby City Museum. I still retain a great interest in wildlife and its conservation and regularly walk and cycle in the countryside. I am a keen photographer and also do landscape paintings in acrylics and chalk pastels. I was until recently a committee member of the Friends of Allestree Park and Editor of the Annual Journal of Derby Natural History Society. I am also interested in history and architecture, being passionate about medieval churches. I care deeply about how our towns and cities look and believe a pleasant environment is essential to mental well-being. This blog is my opportunity to have a rant at how our surroundings, especially those of my home town, are being reduced to mediocrity as a result of actions by by our elected 'representatives', commercial interests and unenlightened citizens. Twitter: @BillGrange ________________________________________ |
| Interests | Natural history, classical music, photography, painting landscapes, environmental conservation |
| Favorite movies | Doctor Zhivago, Atonement, High Noon, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button |
| Favorite music | Beethoven, J S Bach, Elgar, Arnold Bax, Holst, Haydn, Handel, Debussy |
| Favorite books | The Citadel by A.J. Cronin, Forest Refreshed by Norman Hickin |