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Plant Growers

Heritage Agriculture: Plant Growers Business Name Contact Person Address-1 Address-2 Suburb Postcode Country Website Email Phone Akamba Heritage & Garden Centre Tythe Barn Lane Shirley B90 1PH England https://www.akamba.co.uk/akamba-heritage-garden-centre/ sales@akamba.co.uk 0121 733 3111 Darby Nursery Stock Ltd Old Feltwell Road, Methwold Thetford IP26 4PW England https://www.darby-nurseries.co.uk/ enquiries@darby-nurseries.co.uk 01366 728380 Hare Spring Cottage Plants Mill Ln …

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Seed (Heirloom)

Heritage Agriculture: Seed (Heirloom) Business Name Address-1 Address-2 Suburb Postcode Country Website Email Phone Brown Envelope Seeds Ardagh, Church Cross Skibbereen P81HP71 Ireland https://brownenvelopeseeds.ie/products/irish-heritage-seed-box madsmckeever@gmail.com 083 1874637 Chiltern Seeds Crowmarsh Battle Barns 114 Preston Crowmarsh OX10 6SL England https://www.chilternseeds.co.uk/vegetables-and-herbs/heirloom-and-heritage-varieties info@chilternseeds.co.uk 01491 824675 D.T. Brown Seeds Gazeley Rd Kentford CB8 7QB England https://www.dtbrownseeds.co.uk/collections/heritage-seeds?ccode=D23PKW&leadsource=6715&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpcLa9vaviAMVg9YWBR2WTgmPEAMYAyAAEgIDA_D_BwE cs@dtbrownseeds.co.uk 0333 003 …

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Ancestral Homes and Estates

Ancestral Homes and Estates Business Name Contact Person Address-1 Suburb Postcode Country Website Email Phone Notes Adlington Hall Mill Ln, Adlington Macclesfield SK10 4LF England http://www.adlingtonhall.com/ 01625 829206 Permanently Closed Alnwick Castle Alnwick Castle Alnwick NE66 1NQ England www.alnwickcastle.com info@alnwickcastle.com 01665 511 100 Althorp House The Estate Office, The Stables Althorp NN7 4HQ England www.spencerofalthorp.com …

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Hand Grinding

Heritage Craft: Hand Grinding Business Name Craftsperson Address-1 Suburb Postcode Country Website Email Phone Notes A. Wright and Son 158 Charles Street Sheffield S1 2NE England https://www.penknives-and-scissors.co.uk/ orderonine@penknives-and-scissors.co.uk 0114 272 2677 have in-house hand grinders Ansell Handtools (Sheffield) Ltd John Ansell 72 Catley Rd Sheffield S9 5JF England http://www.ansellhandtools.co.uk/ ansellhandtoolsltd@gmail.com 44 0114 244 8098 have …

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Bees

Bees are vital to the survival of ecosystems, playing an essential role in pollination, which supports biodiversity and the production of food crops. In Britain, many species of bees, including the honeybee and bumblebee, are facing significant decline due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. The loss of these crucial pollinators would have …

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Living History Museums

Living history museums offer a unique window into the past, allowing us to experience history in a tangible and engaging way. In Britain, these museums preserve traditional crafts, trades, and ways of life that might otherwise be lost to time. By recreating historical environments and practices, they ensure that future generations can connect with and …

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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides & Tours

Horse-drawn carriage rides and tours are not just a charming nod to the past; they represent a living connection to centuries-old traditions of transportation in Britain. These experiences allow us to appreciate the slower, more intimate ways people once traveled, before the rise of modern vehicles. Preserving this practice is vital for keeping history alive, …

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Steam Train Rides & Journeys

Steam train rides offer more than just a nostalgic journey; they are a living testament to Britain’s industrial heritage and the golden age of railways. These historic locomotives, once the backbone of transportation across the country, symbolize a transformative era that shaped modern Britain. By preserving and maintaining steam trains, we not only safeguard the …

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Canal Boat Tours

Canal boat tours provide a glimpse into Britain’s rich industrial past, where waterways were once the lifeblood of trade and transportation. These serene journeys offer a unique way to experience the historic canal systems that played a crucial role in shaping the country’s economy during the Industrial Revolution. Preserving canal boat tours and the knowledge …

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Canal Trusts

Canal trusts play a vital role in preserving Britain’s historic waterways, which were once the arteries of industrial trade and transportation. These mostly volunteer-led organizations work tirelessly to maintain and restore the intricate canal networks that have shaped the country’s landscape and economic history. By protecting these waterways, canal trusts ensure that the heritage of …

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