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Dernol Valley - WALK-a-logue

By  Sue Purcell 2018
I am currently collaborating on a new website project THE DERNOL VALLEY: this will be focusing on the interesting palaeontology, geology, flora & fauna here. It will feature artworks, photography and information about the valley e.g. the Dernol river just opposite to where I live has SSSI status and over 170 species of moths have been recorded visiting my garden. I have already got a lot of artworks inspired by the valley and if you wish to see them and my other artworks please visit my website.

Sue Purcell

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Standing Still

Heron BIRD SERIES

'a Nod to the Carboniferous period'

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