Dorothy Clive Gardens, Market Drayton, Shropshire.wmv
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Dorothy Clive Garden
A tour of the beautiful Dorothy Clive Garden in Staffordshire, England.
We visited after a long hot period of 6 weeks with almost no rain so it is a credit to the Gardeners that it was in such good condition.
Dorothy Clive Garden April 2018
We visited Dorothy Clive Garden In Shropshire On 21st April 2018. It is always a delightful garden but somehow it never quite lives up to the previous years memories. I know the video makes it look deserted and it was pretty much. One of the great British gardens, a gem to revisit time and again.
Part of a series of videos I make because I can. Enjoy
The Dorothy Clive Garden
Photos of The Dorothy Clive Garden in Shropshire (Staffordshire and Cheshire borders). An informal hill garden in and around a former quarry.
A walk through the Laburnum Arch @ The Dorothy Clive Garden Shropshire, England
A walk through the Laburnum Arch @ The Dorothy Clive Garden Shropshire, England
The Dorothy Clive Garden is Spring
Curator, Marcus Chilton-Jones, show us the colours of Spring at the Dorothy Clive Garden.
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The garden’s initial creation lay in Colonel Harry Clive’s wartime decision of 1940, to provide his ailing wife – Dorothy – with a ‘series of interesting walks’ as she battled with Parkinson’s disease. Unfortunately Dorothy died in 1942 but Colonel Clive continued work apace throughout the 1940s and 1950s, especially in The Quarry Garden which covers approximately 2 acres.
In 1958 management of the then ‘fledgling’ garden was entrusted, by Colonel Clive, to a newly established, small-scale, independent charity – The Willoughbridge Garden Trust. This charity still manages, what is now a much larger and considerably enhanced 12 acre garden. Currently, the ‘Trust’ directly employs a small specialist team of staff to manage the site’s affairs. These core staff members are ably supported by a dedicated group of volunteers who primarily help with gardening, administration and the running of events.
Walk Mill Botanics at the Dorothy Clive Garden
Walk Mill Botanics in collaboration with Dorothy Clive Garden on herbs and flowers in soaps. Walk Mill Botanics offers a home grown range of body care products designed to lift your spirits, make you feel clean... and smell gorgeous!
Photography course at the Dorothy Clive Garden
Professional photographer, Julia Stanley, tells us about what to expect at the Dorothy Clive Garden photography course on 14th June 2014
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The garden’s initial creation lay in Colonel Harry Clive’s wartime decision of 1940, to provide his ailing wife – Dorothy – with a ‘series of interesting walks’ as she battled with Parkinson’s disease. Unfortunately Dorothy died in 1942 but Colonel Clive continued work apace throughout the 1940s and 1950s, especially in The Quarry Garden which covers approximately 2 acres.
In 1958 management of the then ‘fledgling’ garden was entrusted, by Colonel Clive, to a newly established, small-scale, independent charity – The Willoughbridge Garden Trust. This charity still manages, what is now a much larger and considerably enhanced 12 acre garden. Currently, the ‘Trust’ directly employs a small specialist team of staff to manage the site’s affairs. These core staff members are ably supported by a dedicated group of volunteers who primarily help with gardening, administration and the running of events.
Dorothy Clive Gardens - Mel
Visit to the Dorothy Clive Garden with my wife Brenda and her sister Clarice
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The garden’s initial creation lay in Colonel Harry Clive’s wartime decision of 1940, to provide his ailing wife – Dorothy – with a ‘series of interesting walks’ as she battled with Parkinson’s disease. Unfortunately Dorothy died in 1942 but Colonel Clive continued work apace throughout the 1940s and 1950s, especially in The Quarry Garden which covers approximately 2 acres.
In 1958 management of the then ‘fledgling’ garden was entrusted, by Colonel Clive, to a newly established, small-scale, independent charity – The Willoughbridge Garden Trust. This charity still manages, what is now a much larger and considerably enhanced 12 acre garden. Currently, the ‘Trust’ directly employs a small specialist team of staff to manage the site’s affairs. These core staff members are ably supported by a dedicated group of volunteers who primarily help with gardening, administration and the running of events.
Impressions of Dorothy Clive Garden 2017 In 1 Minute
The Dorothy Clive Garden has long been a favourite of ours. It is situated in North Staffordshire between Nantwich and Stone.
It is a garden with it's heart in a disused quarry with Rhododendrons and Azaleas growing in profusion, amid a wild mature woodland. This area is surrounded by other walks and planted areas. In spring, as now, it hosts a spectacular display of tulips. There is also a nice tea room. An oasis of peace to wander around freely.
We went towards the end of April 2017 again and here are my video impressions. I hope you enjoy the minute.
Part of a series of videos I make because I can. Enjoy
Top 10 Shropshire Gardens List Countdown to the Best Rated Garden in Shropshire
A List of the Top 10 Gardens in Shropshire Open to the Public Historic and Modern Gardens, including 2 gardens in Shrewsbury.
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The 10 Best Shropshire Gardens Open to the Public.
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10 - Abbey Gardens, Shrewsbury.
Small gardens at the end of the English bridge. Well kept and tranquil bordering the River Severn.
9 - Dower House Garden, Morville, Bidgnorth.
About an acre and a half, with a series of historic garden rooms, marking significant developments in the history of the English garden. Created by gardening writer Katherine Swift.
8 - Oakgate Nursery & Garden Centre Ellerdine, near Telford.
Gardens open for garden centre visitors to explore.
7 - Shropshire Wildlife Trust Garden, Shrewsbury.
Small formal gardens in Shrewsbury. The Wild Child Garden is open all year round. Where children can get muddy and discover the joys of outdoor wild play.
6 - Hodnet Hall Gardens, Market Drayton.
Over 60 acres of brilliantly coloured flowers, magnificent forest trees, sweeping lawns and a chain of ornamental pools.
5 - Dorothy Clive Garden, Market Drayton.
On the North Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire borders, the garden is both formal and informal, with a network of paths to explore and discover the garden. Glorious rhododendrons and azaleas.
4 - Bridgnorth Castle and Grounds, Bridgnorth.
Created as a public garden around the castle to commemorate Queen Victoria’s jubilee it includes a bandstand.
The main feature is a square great tower, which was built during the reign of Henry II.
Plenty of benches with some great views of the lower town.
3 - Attingham Park, Near Shrewsbury.
An the park surrounds an 18th-century mansion and includes a deer park, and woodland walks. There is a walled garden and an orchard plus a children's play area.
2 - Wollerton Old Hall Garden, Wollerton.
Designed and developed by Lesley and John Jenkins since 1984, designed and developed by Lesley and John Jenkins since 1984.
It is set around a 16th Century Hall House and has developed into an important modern garden in the English Garden tradition with echoes of Arts and Crafts.
It covers 4 acres, set around a 16th Century Hall House. A modern garden in the English Garden tradition with echoes of Arts and Crafts.
1 - The Quarry, Shrewsbury.
With a leafy avenue beside the River Severn, and renouned for The Dingle, a park within a park. Home to the Shrewsbury Flower Show every August, and many other events. A 40 minute boat trip is available in summer on the Sabrina with an informative talk.
List Sequence Source; Trip Advisor tripadvisor.co.uk
Attributions:
1. The canal Garden at the Dower house gardens - Traveller photo submitted by Foragerman (Jan 2019)
2. Fruit and Vegetable garden - Traveller photo submitted by Foragerman (Jan 2019)
3. Oakgate Nursery & Garden Centre Ellerdine - Copyright oakgatenursery.co.uk (2 images)
4. Shropshire Wildlife Trust Garden - Traveller photo submitted by Sam (Nov 2014)
5. Shropshire Wildlife Trust - Traveller photo submitted by Jaybird (May 2017)
6. Shropshire Wildlife Trust - Garden Statue -
7. Plan of the gardens at Hodnet Hall - cc-by-sa/2.0 - © Marion Haworth - geograph.org.uk/p/1470185
Hodnet Hall from the lake cc-by-sa/2.0 - © Pip Rolls - geograph.org.uk/p/49286
Hodnet Hall gardens and tearoom - cc-by-sa/2.0 - © David Emley - geograph.org.uk/p/293747
10. Dorothy Clive Gardens - landscape - Martyn Wright
11. Dorothy Clive Gardens - grotto - Martyn Wright
English Country Garden in Shropshire.wmv
May time in an English Garden in Shropshire, the Blue Tits are feeding their young chicks and the Squirrels are eating most of the food on the bird table.
Market Drayton - GoShropshire.com
Short video taken in Market Drayton by
Curator Marcus Chilton-Jones tells us about the Laburnum Arch at the Dorothy Clive Garden
Curator of the Dorothy Clive Garden, Marcus Chilton-Jones, tells us about the Laburnum Arch featured at the 12 acre hillside garden.
Places to see in ( Market Drayton - UK )
Places to see in ( Market Drayton - UK )
Market Drayton is a market town in north Shropshire, England, close to the Welsh and Staffordshire border. It is on the River Tern, between Shrewsbury and Stoke-on-Trent, and was formerly known as Drayton in Hales and earlier simply as Drayton.
Market Drayton is on the Shropshire Union Canal and on Regional Cycle Route 75. The A53 road by-passes the town. The counties of Staffordshire and Cheshire are both close by. In 1245 King Henry III granted a charter for a weekly Wednesday market, giving the town its current name. The market is still held every Wednesday.
Ancient local sites include Audley's Cross, Blore Heath and several Neolithic standing stones. The Devil's Ring and Finger is a notable site 3 miles (5 km) from the town at Mucklestone. These are across the county boundary in neighbouring Staffordshire. The Old Grammar School, in St. Mary's Hall, directly to the east of the church, was founded in 1555 by Rowland Hill, the first Protestant Mayor of London. Former pupils include Robert Clive, and a school desk with the initials RC may still be seen in the town.
The great fire of Drayton destroyed almost 70% of the town in 1651. It was started at a bakery, and quickly spread through the timber buildings. The buttercross in the centre of the town still has a bell at the top for people to ring if there was ever another fire.
Other notable landmarks in the area include: Pell Wall Hall, Adderley Hall, Buntingsdale Hall, Salisbury Hill, Tyrley Locks on the Shropshire Union Canal and the Thomas Telford designed aqueduct. Fordhall Farm has 140 acres (0.57 km2) of community-owned organic farmland located off the A53 between the Müller and Tern Hill roundabouts. The farm trail is open to the public during farm shop opening hours, and on the path is the site of Fordhall Castle, an ancient motte and bailey structure which overlooks the River Tern valley.
To the south-east near the A529 an 18th-century farmhouse stands on the site of Tyrley Castle, which was probably built soon after 1066 and later rebuilt in stone in the 13th century. Nantwich & Market Drayton Railway Society - Meeting regularly in Market Drayton.
Shropshire Council also run a number of bus services under the 'ShropshireLink' brand in addition to the 301 and 302 Market Drayton Town Services. Market Drayton had a railway station which opened in 1863 and closed during the Beeching cuts in 1963. The railway station was located on the Nantwich to Wellington line of the Great Western Railway network and was also the terminus of the Newcastle-under-Lyme line of the North Staffordshire Railway network.
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