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Rosemoor Gardens 'Then and Now'

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By request I am doing this blog, Shirley tulip was interested in seeing pictures of Rosemoor soon after it was started. I am not sure which year it was first laid out, but I think my pictures were taken around 1987. I will start with pictures of the entrance, as you go down the steps.


Note how small the fir trees were then, and what they are like now, hiding the gardens they have grown so much.


The above was the lake before it was planted up, and now a couple taken a few weeks ago.


The last two are not of the same place but gives an idea of how much things have changed. I hope you enjoy looking at these pictures.

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how fascinating, thanks cinderella

4 Nov, 2011

 

Your welcome Sticki

4 Nov, 2011

 

Lovely photo`s Cinders...

4 Nov, 2011

 

Many thanks for this blog, Cinders ... it has been interesting to view your photos from the past ... great to see how the conifer hedge has become established now. According to the Rosemoor website, the gardens were given to the RHS in 1988, a new visitor centre was built in 1989 and the opening day was June 1st 1990.
We have visited three or four times over the past 10 years and never fail to come away feeling it was a totally worthwhile visit. Blog is now on to my favourites ... many thanks ... :o)))

4 Nov, 2011

 

Thanks for giving me those dates Shirley, I really thought it was earlier than that, but that proves it thanks. It is quite interesting isnt it.

4 Nov, 2011

 

Very interesting ... I shal look through my photo albums over the weekend for Rosemoorpics ... possibly enlist the help of daughter to scan them ... we don't own a scanner (yet!) ... :o)

4 Nov, 2011

 

It's a lovely place now isn't it. I remember going there in the late 80s.

4 Nov, 2011

 

Yes it is lovely, and I think next time I go it must be in June when the roses are all out.

4 Nov, 2011

 

It's so nice for me... Being abroad I wouldn't get to see all the lovely gardens, except by kind bloggers...Thanks Sylvia...x

4 Nov, 2011

 

Your very welcome Sue. Hope you are still improving healthwise.

4 Nov, 2011

 

lovely cinders and i especially love that rocky stream ;o)

4 Nov, 2011

 

Thanks San. Yes it looks really lovely doesnt it.

4 Nov, 2011

 

Hi Sylvia Yes I'm doing ok....thanks...:)))

5 Nov, 2011

 

Hi Cinders...
I like looking at your older photos..
and comparing with modern-day pics...
Enjoyed the blog. Thanks :o)

5 Nov, 2011

 

Many thanks TT

5 Nov, 2011

 

Lovely place to see.

5 Nov, 2011

 

I agree, thanks Clarice

5 Nov, 2011

 

Hi Cinderella thanks for the lovely walk, realy enjoyed it,lovely pick's:)

5 Nov, 2011

 

Thanks Sue.

5 Nov, 2011

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