Local History Month - Allotments: A Potted History, Talk by Carol Marley

Schedule

Wed May 13 2026 at 02:30 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Darlington Library | Darlington, EN

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Join Carol for a light-hearted talk about the history of allotments from Anglo Saxon times to the present day.
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Allotments - A Potted History
Talk by Carol Marley

Join Carol for a light-hearted talk about the history of allotments from Anglo Saxon times to the present day.

Carol, a retired nurse, has a keen interest in the social history of growing, preserving, and baking. Having had an allotment for over 20 years Carol can also share her hands on experiences and the joy of growing your own fruit, vegetables and flowers.


Wednesday 13 May

2.30pm - 3.30pm


Centre for Local Studies, Darlington Library

£3 (Booking required)



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Darlington Library, Crown Street, Darlington, United Kingdom

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