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Ashley Franklin
[edit]Ashley Franklin is a British broadcaster, photographer, writer, and public speaker, best known for his work with BBC Radio Derby and his photography focusing on the Derbyshire region.
Career
[edit]Franklin began his broadcasting career in the 1970s with BBC Radio Nottingham before joining BBC Radio Derby in 1977. He served as the station's Arts & Entertainments Producer, where he earned a Silver Sony Award for broadcasting excellence.[1] He remained with BBC Radio Derby until 2000, during which time he was a familiar voice on arts and culture programmes.[2]
In 2020, Franklin was mentioned in connection with a new radio service for Derbyshire pensioners, further reflecting his enduring association with local media.[3]
Photography and Publications
[edit]Following his departure from the BBC, Franklin transitioned to a professional career in photography. His first major exhibition was held in 2002 at the Well Hung Gallery in Belper. He became a regular contributor to Derbyshire Life magazine in 2004, serving as chief photographer and writer for over 15 years.[4]
Franklin co-authored The Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site – A Photographic Record, a 228-page volume featuring nearly 500 images of the Derwent Valley, alongside photographer Ian Daisley and other collaborators.[5]
He is also the author of Derbyshire Ramblings – Walking in Circles down the Derwent Valley, combining photographs and narratives to document 19 circular walks in the region.
Public Speaking
[edit]Franklin is a regular public speaker and lecturer, offering talks on his career, local heritage, and photographic work. Notable talks include My Derbyshire Life, From Pursuit to Passion to Profession, and Under a Tuscan Sky, which explores his photography workshops in Italy.[6]
Recognition and Affiliations
[edit]Franklin holds several photographic distinctions, including ARPS (Associate of the Royal Photographic Society). His work has been exhibited and published extensively, and he continues to sell fine art prints and photographic jigsaws through his personal website.[7]
Personal Life
[edit]Franklin resides in Milford, Derbyshire, within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. He remains actively involved in the local arts and photography scene and has hosted Silver Screen film shows at the Ritz Cinema in Belper for over 18 years.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "BBC - Radio Derby - BBC Radio Derby news and sport readers". BBC. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "BBC Radio Derby presenters". BBC News. 28 September 2009. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "New radio service for Derbyshire pensioners in self-isolation". Derbyshire Live. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "A beautiful photo book of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site". Great British Life. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "RPS Associate celebrates the Derwent Valley". Royal Photographic Society. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "SpeakerNet: My Derbyshire Life". Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "About Ashley". Ashley Franklin Photography. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "BBC - Derby - Around Derby - Lookalikes". BBC. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
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