The Derby Ram

Derby's emblem is the Derby Ram, about which there is a folk song entitled "The Derby Ram" ( too long and with too many variations to bother with here! ). It is found in a number of places, most notably serving as the nickname of Derby County F.C.. The logo of the City Council's services is a stylised ram, while a ram provided by the Duke of Devonshire is the mascot of the Mercian Regiment.

I couldn't find any reason for exactly why a ram has been adopted by Derby, but I suppose sheep farming has been a predominant way of life here over the centuries.

It's been many years since either of us had visited Derby. It will probably be many more til we go again. That's the trouble with coming up from the West Country where pretty much everywhere is picturesque, even the cities, we've been spoilt. Luckily, the countryside around us and our families and friends more than make up for that.