"First England, Then The World!"

[Richard A Thackeray]

Sorry, I know that's a rather dramatic title, but read on............ *

Waterton Park ('aka' Walton Hall') has been added to Historic Englands Register of Parks & Gardens
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-68656055

There's a wall, granted in bad repair/partially collapsed around the estate, that's 3 miles long!
It cost an alleged £10,000 back in (circa) 1810-1815
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/ukne...ure-reserve-gets-grade-ii-listing/ar-BB1kBkxb

2008 article; https://www.bbc.co.uk/bradford/content/articles/2007/06/05/squire_waterton_wakefield_feature.shtml

I didn't know there was a Waterton Lake National Park in Canada; https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20150921-the-man-who-inspired-charles-darwin

* I used it, because they've (as in local Council, the 'friends of' & even David Attenborough), have all been pushing for a UNESCO World Heritage listing for the Park
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/new...at-estate-designated-at-heritage-site-1820098

 

[Sterlo]

I thought this was a thread about @Drago being appointed a parish councillor, his first step towards world domination.

 

[Jameshow]

Or our Accy first steps to being prime minister. !🤔🤣

 

[Sterlo]

All hail President Drago and VP Accy, long live the kings (that should get me off their execution list)

 

[Gillstay]

Very interesting. Had never heard of the place. Ta.