IMAGES TAKEN NEAR TO
Arlesey Road, HITCHIN, SG5 3UA
Introduction
This page details the photographs taken nearby to Arlesey Road, SG5 3UA by members of the Geograph project.
The Geograph project started in 2005 with the aim of publishing, organising and preserving representative images for every square kilometre of Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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Image Map
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Image Listing (186 Images Found)
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Hitchin Lavender farm, Ickleford, Hitchin
Beautiful fields of lavender all the way to horizon. Sunflowers too.
Image: © David Yap
Taken: 21 Jul 2018
0.01 miles
2
Cottage at Cadwell Farm
Probably farm workers cottages in days of yore, but now a very desirable residence.
Image: © John Lucas
Taken: 18 Jul 2008
0.01 miles
3
Cadwell Farm - Hitchin Lavender - 01
The first commercial planting of lavender in the Hitchin area was in 1823 and for over 150 years it formed one of the most important industries in the area, producing 2000 gallons of lavender water a year. At the height of the industry, over 100 acres of land around the town were planted to lavender and during the summer, the scent permeated throughout the whole town. Traditionally, local women hand-picked the flowers for sixpence a day and free lemonade. As labour costs increased, the local industry declined, finally succumbing to the competition from eastern European imports during the 1970's.
The current operation was started at Cadwell as a farming diversification enterprise in 2000 and some 12 acres are planted, growing 5 varieties, on what is an otherwise conventional arable farm. The main product is now oil, the flowers being distilled to yield about 2% oil. High yields, and consequently perfume, are dependant on mid-year sunshine so unsurprisingly, 2008 is not expected to be a vintage year!
This series of photographs was taken during a very pleasant evening visit to the farm, (although the weather left something to be desired) organised by the Hitchin Historical Society.
Web sites:- Hitchin Lavender: http://www.hitchinlavender.com/ Hitchin Historical Society: http://www.hitchinhistoricals.org.uk/
Image: © John Lucas
Taken: 18 Jul 2008
0.02 miles
5
Industrial units alongside the East Coast main rail line
Situated on Arelesly New Road near Ickleford.
Image: © Steve Fareham
Taken: 23 Jun 2009
0.03 miles
6
Cadwell, Holwell CP
Cadwell is a detached part of Holwell CP; could it have been a separate manor? The farmhouse is certainly substantial and there are a few cottages near to it.
Image: © Humphrey Bolton
Taken: Unknown
0.03 miles
8
Lavender border at Hitchin Lavender
Lavender farm between Hitchin and Letchworth, , with shop, museum and cafe.
Image: © David Martin
Taken: 2 Jul 2024
0.03 miles
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Cadwell Farmhouse
On Arlesley road between Ickleford and Arlesley.
Image: © John Lucas
Taken: 18 Jul 2008
0.03 miles
10
The replacement rail bridge at Cadwell
Viewed from the east side.
Image: © John Lucas
Taken: 18 Jul 2008
0.04 miles