Soil by Paul Freeborough
Since lockdown, there has been an outbreak of skips where I live. People have been taking the opportunity to alter or add to their house and garden. Sadly, in one…
A note on manure, by Paul Freeborough
In 1871, the Nottinghamshire Guardian carried an article about St Ann’s Allotments and the joy of manure… “The gardens average 400 square yards, and one of the gardeners told me…
Christmas by Paul Freeborough
At a time of year when we think more of others, the Nottingham Journal of 28 and 31 December 1867 reported on a court case involving a child… On 28…
Onions by Paul Freeborough
With Christmas approaching, you may be thinking of presents for your nearest and dearest. Five gold rings would be nice, or even a partridge in a pear tree. How about…
1851 Census by Paul Freeborough (Volunteer)
I’ve been watching a documentary on TV about Kensington Palace and was interested to note that the visiting public are not shown around by Tour Guides, but by Explainers. I know that job titles are…
Summerpods by Paul Freeborough (Volunteer)
I have previously written about summerhouses on St Ann’s Allotments during the 19th century. They provided gardeners with shelter, along with partying and storage facilities. Shortly before the outbreak of World War II…