Digging for Dirt
Behind the scenes with the team at Winterbourne House and Garden
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The history behind ‘The Summons’
Visitors often stop to look at our magnificent wall hanging in reception, which is entitled ‘The Summons’. This object brings together the work of William Morris, the Arts and Crafts movement, and the ancient legend of the Holy Grail. Our wall hanging is not as old as it looks. It was made in the 1980s…
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A guide to sustainable gift-giving
As the festive season approaches, you may be in search of perfect presents for family and friends. To help you out, we’ve created a gift guide with a difference, designed to help you shop more sustainably this Christmas. We’ve included second-hand and pre-loved treasures; unique gifts from local suppliers; and experiences that will help…
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Your autumn gardening checklist
Autumn seems to have come around quickly this year, with October having brought a significant drop in temperature and a whole lot of rain. But the hard work in the garden doesn’t stop, no matter the weather. In fact, autumn’s the ideal time to prepare for the coming spring and summer, plus there’s just something…
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Recipe: Chai cake
This delectable cake has become a firm favourite amongst the Visitor Services team here at Winterbourne ever since Visitor Services Assistant Abbie first brought it in earlier this autumn. Ingredients For the cake 282g plain flour1 tbsp ground cinnamon1.5 tsp ground ginger1.5 tsp ground allspice1.5 tsp ground nutmeg1 tsp ground cardamom1.5 tsp baking powder0.25 tsp…
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A treasure trove of botanical illustrations
When Winterbourne took responsibility for the University Herbarium a few years ago, we had no idea what treasures we were going to uncover. Opening some of the cardboard boxes revealed a major collection of prints by a significant figure in the history of botanical illustration, James Sowerby. Sowerby was born in 1757 at a time…