Disrepair — Heritage and History

‘Lost garden’ of Elford Hall saved

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January 22, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Elford Garden Wall - Pic HLF

The ‘lost garden’ of Elford Hall, near Lichfield in Staffordshire, is to be saved for the local community, thanks to a confirmed grant of £248,400 … [Read more...]

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Eden Bridge Gardens, Carlisle

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October 26, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

Walked and driven past thousands of times a day, the significance of these municipal gardens is largely unknown to the City's inhabitants. Situated … [Read more...]

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