Today I travelled by train to Derby to put a few ghosts to rest!
In the square these giant ghosts from Derby's heritage were being paraded and I was amused to wonder what the conversation would have been between wealthy Bess of Hardwick and Florence Nightingale - they were 3 centuries apart. They had been built by young people for the Arts Festival this weekend.
I found the cathedral very light and airy with beautiful yellow and blue stained glass windows. There was no sign of the Peregrine falcons having nested on a ledge of the tower but I did find a lovely contempletive garden behind the cathedral teashop.
The art gallery has a room devoted to Derby's famous painter Joseph Wright of the 18 century, but it was littered with musicians practicing for an evening concert today.
A visit to the magnificent shopping centre 'Westfields' has to wait for another visit as I was far too tired for any retail therapy.
The ghosts of Derby past were vanquished today as I found everyone so friendly and helpful.
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