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John Lewis-Stempel picks out his ten favourite British trees.
To celebrate our 125th anniversary next year, Country Life has launched a Trees for Tomorrow campaign which will see us plant thousands of trees. Find out more and get involved at www.countrylife.co.uk/trees-for-tomorrow.
Oak
Quercus petraea (sessile oak)
The quintessential and commonest British tree, the source of good British things, from acorns for fattening swine to the timbers of Nelson’s navy.
Q. petraea thrives better on uplands. Some veteran oaks witnessed the arrival of the Vikings; such trees are nature reserves in their own right.
Barnack s last pub, The Millstone, saved by Stamford businessman Published: 10:00, 11 February 2021
Heart ruled the head when Stamford businessman decided to spend £620,000 during lockdown to save a village pub.
Spotting potential in the Millstone at Barnack, Paul McSorley has big plans to breathe new life into the Grade II listed building, and has pencilled in its re-opening for June 4.
The Millstone called time last year, prompting Barnack Parish Council to launch a campaign to save the community s last remaining pub.
The Grade II listed Millstone pub at Barnack
Paul, who owns a Stamford-based development business, originally booked a viewing with a redevelopment in mind, but was soon swayed by the building s charms and the community s passion for their pub.