Orchards: 632 (Shire Library)

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Some of Britain's surviving orchards are almost six hundred years old, and whether laden with summer fruit or stripped bare by the winter are places of great beauty. Throughout history, they have played an important role in life both rural and urban, providing not just food and drink but also a haven for wildlife and a setting for age-old customs and social gatherings. But when did orchards first appear? What is wassailing and who did it? Why has England lost almost two-thirds of its orchards since 1950 and what is being done about it today? This beautifully illustrated book reveals the engaging story and rich diversity of Britain's apple, pear and cherry orchards. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR006217255

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Claire Masset is a writer and editor specialising in social history, art, architecture and gardens. She has an MA in Art History, an M.Phil in Decorative Arts and a Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural History. She writes for the National Trust Magazine and many other publications.