What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: This garden was created from a bare chalk pit by Sir Frederick Stern OBE, MC 1884-1967. It was started in 1910 and gradually developed into a collection of plants that will grow in chalky soils. Some specimens are from original seeds sent home by collectors. It was presented to Worthing Corporation by Lady Stern as a memorial to Sir Frederick.
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Photo credits
- Tricia Neal, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Peter Jeffery, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Simon Carey, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dr Duncan Pepper, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Stephen Richards, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Faherty, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chris Shaw, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Hightiten BarnListed building · 453 yd
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Richard JefferiesMemorial · 1.4 mi
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The Ferring RifeVisitor information · 1.6 mi
Ferring Beach and GreenswardVisitor information · 1.6 mi
Church CopseWood · 1.7 mi
West Goring BeachBeach · 1.7 mi
Clapham WoodWood · 1.8 mi
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