2014

SP1772 : Yews, Packwood House

taken 10 years ago, near to Lapworth, Warwickshire, England

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Yews, Packwood House
Yews, Packwood House
Part of Packwood's impressive yew garden.
Packwood House

The main block of Packwood House dates from the 16th century although it has been substantially altered and added to since then. It was owned by the Fetherston family, the last of whom died in 1876 although by that time the house was rented out.In 1905 it was acquired by Alfred Ash, who had made his fortune in the Birmingham metal industry. His son, Graham Baron Ash, set about restoring the house and, although he remained a bachelor, was famous for his lavish entertaining. Ash moved away in 1947, his work on the house complete, and the building and extensive gardens were given to the National Trust.


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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Park and Public Gardens Primary Subject: Garden other tags: National Trust Property Yew Garden Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SP1772, 199 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Stephen McKay   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 20 July, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 24 July, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 1737 7208 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:20.7913N 1:44.7862W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 1738 7207
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North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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