Tag Archives: Pleasure grounds

Reflections on Wood

Last year the National Trust at Wimpole Hall commisioned an artist to develop a number of sculptures for the Pleasure Grounds under the title: ‘Reflections’. Theo Gayer-Anderson (sculptor and stone conservator) was successful. He worked with the gardeners/foresters over a … Continue reading

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Of Tongues and Fingers and Stars

Soon the main blossom storm from all the fruit trees will begin in a pink and white froth of sloe, damson, plum, pear, apple, cherry flowers. You’ll notice the loaded trees and you can’t miss the wedding-worthy carpets of petals … Continue reading

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Stumperies and Stickeries

Deep in the Pleasure Grounds at Wimpole, in a neglected corner of the shrubbery, there are some interesting architectural structures being developed to encourage the local fauna and improve insect diversity. One of these is a Victorian stumpery and at … Continue reading

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