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Winterbourne and the University Herbarium – some exciting early connections
University intern Hannah Clynes explores the history of the University Herbarium, which is now located at Winterbourne. During my 20-day internship as part of the University of Birmingham’s Experience Arts scheme, I had the opportunity to catalogue the historic documents of the University Herbarium, which was relocated to Winterbourne House in March 2021.
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In Grateful Memory – The Heroine and The Pioneer
The main entrance into the Aston Webb Building of the University of Birmingham certainly has the wow factor when it comes to grand design and architecture, but one feature always stops people in their tracks and catches the eye; the rows and rows of names, skilfully carved into the marble of the
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‘A garden is a grand teacher’: Gertrude Jekyll and Winterbourne
“A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust.” – Gertrude Jekyll Hello to all Winterbourne members and thank you for taking the time to read my small contribution to this edition of the E-newsletter. My name is Oscar Wright
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Recipe: Beef and Pigeon Pie
Ingredients 2 pigeons 340 g (3/4 lb) rump steak 75 g (3 oz) ham or lean bacon 284 ml (1/2 pint) good stock 1 hard-boiled egg 1 egg yolk 500g Puff-pastry – puff-paste in Beaton-speak. Salt and pepper Method Cut each pigeon into 4 pieces Cut the beef into small thin slices, the ham into
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Planting for Birds
As temperatures drop and food becomes scarce, common garden plants can provide a valuable food source for birds. Even in a small garden, planting certain plants and using them in a certain way can make a big difference, and keep much-loved garden birds visiting your plot all year around. Winter berries are a good place