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Broadwindsor Allotments – History Information Sought

Photo Credit: Irish Macc

Duncan Harris, a volunteer at Beaminster Museum is appealing to the older members of the parish… Do you remember?

“We have quite a lot of information about the 5 mills or works in Broadwindsor parish.  In addition we have some information on agriculture in the past and in particular the four water meadows that were in the parish.

At present we are investigating the allotments in each parish.  It would appear from a document that in 1825 Savidges Plot was purchased for £100 or £200, if my memory serves me correctly by the Parish Council for allotments.  Unfortunately Savidges Plot does not appear on the 1841 tithe map, nor do the Parish Council as owners or occupiers of any land.  It is thought that Savidges Plot may have belonged to the George Inn, but there is no documentary confirmation.  I wonder whether any of the older residents recollect allotments in Broadwindsor, or even whether some still exist today?”

– Duncan Harris

Duncan has been advised that the allotments do indeed exist – prizewinning in fact – and to contact the Parish Clerk but he would very much welcome any information parishoners may have to assist their research.

Please contact him by email: duncan.harris@cantab.net.

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National Allotments Week 2020 10th – 16th August

With lovely sunshine forecast, the theme for 2020’s National Allotments Week is Growing Food for Health and Well-being, a reflection of the many benefits of growing, cooking and eating your own fruit and vegetables.

Broadwidsor Allotments Cow on hill.
Broadwindsor Allotments 2020. Photo credit: Irish Macc

National Allotments Week started in 2002 as a way of raising awareness of allotments and the role they play in helping people to live healthier lifestyles, grow their own food, develop friendships and bolster communities. The campaign week is still thriving 18 years later and interest in growing your own fruit and vegetables has never been stronger since the WW2 Grow for Victory campaign.
They ran a competition last month asking for ‘My Allotment Story‘ from entrants in the form of videos and storyboards, the winner will be announced on August 10th.