Tag Archives: Cornwall

The Glastonbury Thorn

Posted on 22/12/2018 by The Gardens Trust

One of the things that historians like to boast about is their devotion to evidence.  Facts without corroboration are merely assertions. Good stories without witness statements or documentary support are just that: good stories.  The further back in time one … Continue reading →

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Cotehele: zinging in the rain

Posted on 24/03/2018 by The Gardens Trust

I realised what it was like to be an aristocratic landowner when I  visited Cotehele in Cornwall the other day.  There were no pesky visitors and apart from one or two staff scurrying rapidly from building to building my partner … Continue reading →

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Camellias

Posted on 10/03/2018 by The Gardens Trust

Knowing that I was going to spend some time in February in  Cornwall looking at gardens  I realised I’d probably be looking at a lot of camellias.  I’ll probably upset or even irritate a lot of people by saying straight … Continue reading →

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