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    The Plantation Gardens

    Posted by batchj 10 August 2011

    Tucked away close to St John's Roman Catholic Cathedral close to the center of Norwich, is a sunken garden being restored to its Victorian splendour. An old chalk pit was bought by William Trevor in 1856 and a three acre garden developed. He died in 1897 and the garden, while initially looked after declined, and by the beginning of the second world war was abandoned. It was completely lost until 1980 when it was rediscovered and is being lovingly restored by a group of enthusiasts.
    It is now a haven of quiet, contains many original features and has the charm of a bye gone era. No one can visit without being enthralled by the atmosphere.

    www.plantationgarden.co.uk/
    4 Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3DB
    Google map: bit.ly/oNOuFG

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