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Possibly a little far for a gadabout, but a visit to the bristlecone pines in Nevada was one of the most profound experiences of my life.
There’s something about very old trees that provokes very strong emotions. |
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The Yew tree in the churchyard of St George's Crowhurst Surrey is said to be some 4000 years old.
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...or, if you believe more reliable scientific papers, 1250 years old. [pdf]
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The yew at Little Munden may have had the Hertfordshire batten handed to it by Totteridge in 1965.
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The magnificent yew at Betws Newydd, Monmouthshire (one of three in the churchyard) is estimated to be 2,000 years old - so may be older than Llangernyw...
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Darlands nature reserve is worth combining with a visit to see this tree
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I'm struggling with:
" Until 1965 the Totteridge Yew was the oldest tree in Hertfordshire." How can a tree come along later that's older? dg writes: boundary change. |
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Joho, in 1965 Totteridge (and therefore the yew) ceased to be in Hertfordshire and found itself in London, due to the London Government Act 1963.
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And the student was enlightened.
Thx |
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Ooh, I feel a ride on the 251 with a stop to this wonderful tree is in order! I've never stayed on beyond Mill Hill Ridgeway and that in itself is a lovely ride!
I visited Darlands while following the Folly (thanks again to DG!) and it is indeed lovely. |
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What about the Downe yew? Or is that not in London? I lose track…
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“Girl from Totteridge Park/Said you were nice/So was my suit/The ladder is long”
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