Say it with flowers

SPRING is finally in full bloom: the birds are singing and Nature is bursting with new signs of life. Nothing boosts morale more than to see blossom on the trees and bluebells, wild garlic and primroses carpeting our parks and woodland, ever more welcome these days. Flora and fauna have always been a source of inspiration for artists and artisans, uplifting the soul, reminding us of life, vitality, renewal, rebirth and hope.

In stark contrast to the sweet signs of spring life, the lower sanitation levels of the 18th century meant streets were pretty unpleasant, a constant reminder that death was always only around