The King of Rome, A true inspiring story about a famous racing Pigeon from Derby

I created this video back in 2008 but now I have a blog it seems like a good place to show it off, I was asked to create this video to help promote one of the more unusual exhibits that was in Derby Museum.

The owner of the "King of Rome" was from a Derby family of Pigeon fanciers, Charlie Hudson was born in the 1870s, in 1913 his short-distance racing pigeon won a race from Italy to Derby which made it a much sort after bird. Charlie lived at 56 Brook Street in the West end of Derby, next time you drive down that road spare a thought for him.

My video is about this bird.

The video - The King of Rome, famous racing Pigeon from Derby


I also have a High Resolution version of this video on my Vimeo channel here :

http://www.vimeo.com/1677724

A book has been produced about this famous bird "King of Rome by Dave Sudbury Illustrated by Hans Saefkow"



If you enjoyed the song that was inspired by the story then a CD of his work can be bought from the singers website :


http://www.thekingofrome.com/

If you would like to learn more about this Pigeon and its owner then see my feature on it :
http://www.derbyphotos.co.uk/features/kingofrome

Hope you enjoyed my video


Thanks
Andy

Blackbrook Zoological Park, Winkhill. Half Price entry until end of June.

There is a currently a special offer on at Blackbrook Zoological Park until the end of June where by you can get half price entry just by saying the code word "Dave Bain" when you pay, as stated on their Facebook page: Blackbrook Zoo Facebook page.
We visted on Friday and saved £13.42 by using this deal.

Blackbrook is home to the largest bird collection in the UK, and is internationally renowned for it’s achievements in breeding some of the world’s rarest birds.
Blackbrook is just a 15 minute drive from Ashbourne (9 miles). Or 22 miles from Derby (about 35 minute drive) up the A52 to Ashbourne then A523 to Winkhill. Look for the Brown sign on right saying "Alton Towers. Blackbrook Zoological Park"

Here is a photograph I took of the Pelicans being fed at 2:30....

Usual Prices:
Adults: £8.95
Concessions: £6.95
Children: £5.50
Family Ticket: £27.00
Under 3's are free

Opening Times:
Open all year round except Christmas day

February half term - 5th November : 10 - 5.30 each day Last admissions 4pm
6th November - February half term : 10 - Dusk Last admissions 3pm
Address:
Blackbrook Zoological Park

Winkhill
Nr. Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 7QR
http://www.blackbrookzoo.co.uk/

Map location for Blackbrook Zoo :

View Blackbrook Zoological Park in a larger map

Google Streetview of the entrance to Blackbrook Zoo.

Andy