This video from England is called Visit Charles Darwin‘s Shrewsbury, the birthplace of evolution!
From Wildlife Extra:
Darwin’s garden purchased
January 2014: A wooden remnant of naturalist Charles Darwin’s childhood garden in Shrewsbury, Shropshire has been bought by Shropshire Wildlife Trust.
“No other part of Darwin’s childhood home is accessible to the public, so when we were offered the chance to buy this slip of woodland next to the river, we were thrilled at the opportunity to open up a cherished corner of his world,” said Colin Preston, Director of Shropshire Wildlife Trust.
While much of the land previously attached to The Mount, his birthplace, has disappeared under housing, other parts survived in private gardens, including the land the Trust has bought.
Through the wood, alongside an ice house once used by the Darwins, runs a path with views down to the River Severn. It was here 200 years ago, that the young Darwin was sent every day before breakfast to walk the path at the bottom of the garden. It was known as the Thinking Path and provided a regular time for thought and reflection. The habit became ingrained in Darwin’s daily routine and when he and his wife Emma bought Down House in Kent, they made their own Sandwalk through the grounds, carrying on the tradition of morning walks with their children.
The Trust intends to restore the Thinking Path, open up views and carry out essential boundary and safety work. The garden will be opened for group visits at various times throughout the year and schoolchildren will have the chance to walk in Darwin’s footsteps, inspiring them to enjoy and explore the natural world.
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Thanks for “scooping”!
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What a wonderful thing to do in his honor. This adds more beauty and positive energy to the world. Hugs, Barbara
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Indeed, Barbara! I hope the reconstruction will go well.
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Reblogged this on idealisticrebel and commented:
Darwin’s garden. A fitting tribute.
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Reblogged this on Rational Opinions Blog and commented:
Republicans continue to punish those that are suffering as a result of their economic stagnation efforts.
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Hi, thanks for reblogging!
Your comment has only indirect links to the blog post (as quite some United States Republican politicians want to replace evolution science with creationism).
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I am sorry. That particular comment goes to a different blog that I also commented on.
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It is OK 🙂 Sometimes, I make this type of mistake too 🙂
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