Trees in themselves can be memorable. However, since time immemorial, trees have been planted to provide remembrance of people, places and events. Ewan has been drawing examples of such trees to help raise funds for the places concerned. In his … Continue reading →
When in Suffolk a few weeks ago, it was particular pleasure to meet the well known tree and landscape artist, Alan Bennett and his wife. Alan paints in oils and a speciality is landscapes with a profusion of trees. Even … Continue reading →
The church of St Mary the Virgin, Old Seaham, is one of the oldest churches in England, dating back to the late 7th or very early 8th century. It was about 400 years old when Durham Cathedral was completed. The … Continue reading →
Under normal conditions, trees can be expected to live far longer than we do. They are, therefore, particularly appropriate as memorials. As a former Naval officer, I was very pleased to hear of a project initiated by the Royal Navy, … Continue reading →
News of a fossil forest uncovered by marine erosion on the coast of Spain, brought to mind the fossil trees of Weardale, County Durham. At Stanhope, the main settlement in upper Weardale, there is a magnificent specimen of a fossil … Continue reading →