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‘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 … [Read more...]

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Acorn Bank, National Trust, Temple Sowerby

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September 27, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Turning off the A66 Temple Sowerby bypass and following the brown tourist signs on to the quieter back roads you approach the National Trust property … [Read more...]

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