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Stories from Winterbourne’s collection: A botanist wraps up warm
If you were the vicar of a rural parish in the early 20th century, what would you get up to? Your priorities, of course, would be performing the obligatory baptisms, marriages and funerals, visiting the sick and ministering to your flock. However, alongside your pastoral duties, you might find time for a hobby or two.
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Our top tips on caring for your houseplants
If you’ve visited Winterbourne recently and wandered through the lean-to glasshouse, you’ll no doubt have found yourself marvelling at the thriving display of houseplants and citrus trees curated by Glasshouse Supervisor Adrienne Wade. These luscious plants have been the envy of many visitors, who often ask our team for tips and tricks for how to
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Burns Night Cullen Skink
Ingredients Method Finely chop your onion. Heat your butter on the pan and once frothing, add the onion. Fry on a medium heat for around 5 minutes, or until translucent – but careful not to let it colour. Whilst your onions are frying, peel and roughly chop your potatoes into small chunks. Add these to
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Arts and Crafts features that make Winterbourne truly iconic
Winterbourne House and Garden isn’t just a beautiful place to spend an afternoon; it’s one of Birmingham’s best surviving examples of the Arts and Crafts movement in action. Built in 1904 for John and Margaret Nettlefold and designed by architect J. L. Ball, the house and gardens are rooted in the movement’s core ideals: craftsmanship,
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Step inside the history of Winterbourne
Winterbourne House and Garden is more than just a beautiful Edwardian villa; it’s a living legacy. Built in 1904 for John and Margaret Nettlefold, this Arts and Crafts-inspired home has witnessed over a century of stories, from family life to academic innovation. Today, it stands as one of Birmingham’s most treasured heritage sites. The vision