Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens
Description
This Grade 1 listed Garden is a truly wonderful setting for remembering loved ones and for appreciating the beauty and sheer magnificence of nature. Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens were designed and laid out in the 1930's by Edward White, a leading landscape architect of the day.
Sir Noel Mobbs conceived the idea of establishing the 20 acres of land as a non-denominational Memorial Garden south of St. Giles' church, which is famous for Thomas Gray's poem 'Elegy written ina Country Churchyard' and where his tomb is sited.
There were to be no buildings or monuments that would identify it as a cemetery. They were designed to be a garden, containing small gardens and plots that can be purchased as a memorial by the public.
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A little more snow today
The Parterre yesterday morning
Please note that we have had to postpone today's Rose Pruning Day. It will now take place on Monday, 26 February, 1.30-3.30pm.
Come and learn a new skill, meet people and help us get the rose garden into shape. If you have time, there will be a cup of tea afterwards.
Despite the frosts there are some lovely Camellias out.
Meet outside the cottage at 1pm
The plane tree in the morning sunshine
The witch hazel, Hamamelis, always a joy!
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