For several weeks now we have been enjoying displays of wonderful cherry blossom, a favourite subject for artist Caroline “Car” Richardson who frequently painted the cherry trees in her Chesham Bois garden. Like Chesham artist, George Bridges (Nostalgia April 9, 2021) Car also recorded many local landmarks, old farmhouses, timber-framed barns, and other features of our lost agricultural landscape. The Tithe Barn on Bois Lane was Car’s home from 1915 until her death in 1959. Its cottage garden was a favourite subject for her watercolours and illustrations. It was also the centre of many activities and social gatherings for the village. In spring, Car would put a sign at the top of the drive inviting the village to come down and view the orchard carpeted with drifts of daffodils or delicate primroses.