Archive for May 22nd, 2008

Zoo Poo

Chester Zoo used to sell elephant dung as manure. Apparently the elfen’ safety put a stop to that, but you can buy a rather special variety of ice cream…

Morley in Bloom


This is a view of Scarth Gardens in Morley, with Morley Hall behind, now a private residence. The gardens were also known as the Maternity Hall Gardens as many Morleians were born in the hall for over fifty years.  (I was once told that the hall was gifted to the people of the town in perpetuity but that the NHS flogged it off when it was no longer required.)

Note that the flag of England is now past its best, with most of the white flowers gone. (Here is what it looked like just before St. Georges day)