Gable restoration completed Spring 2009
New retaining wall
February 2009
Speckled Wood butterfly
The new greenhouse base takes shape inside the old poly-tunnel
March 2009
While this greenhouse is not an exact replica of the original, it is typical of the style of the time
June
July 2009
Pay point July 2009
Steps above the Italianate terrace were renovated
July 2009
(Photo by Alex Wilson)
July 2009
July 2009
Fox deterrent barriers to protect the new bedding
Upper level steps rediscovered. Restoration work in progress
July 2009
The new greenhouse was opened by Nick Belfield-Smith, our Chairman, on 20th September 2009
A bequest by Mr Andrews made it possible to commission the building in the style of the original found here.
December
The tree ferns survived 2009/2010 but were lost the following winter.
Photo by Andy Jones
December
Photo by Andy Jones
December
Without the leaves on the great copper beech tree, the cathedral is easy to see.
The leaf cover is on the fountain and the fox deterrent fences border the formal bedding.
Photo by Andy Jones
December
Photo by Andy Jones