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Bluebells at Lilliput

Twenty years ago, my parents and neighbours planted oak and beech to replace the centuries old stock that had been cut down in defiance of a court order and local sentiment. The oldest of the originals had probably shaded Jonathan Swift when he holidayed here (a few hardy ones remain). But the new trees have settled in, softening the memory of the original desecration, and once again, provide the necessary shade for the purple carpet of bluebells every spring.

Picture taken on May Day this year.

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