The Thomas Blake Memorial Garden in Ross on Wye stretches down the hillside from Wye Street to The Ropewalk. It is not a large garden, but a winding path with benches invite the visitor to stop and view the planting. Robert Blake was a prominent benefactor of the town. Among other things he was involved in the provision of running water, provided Reading Rooms and a Free Library, ensured The Prospect belonged to the town for all time and was President of the Ross and Archenfield Benefit Building Society. The garden is maintained by volunteers. When we passed recently we stopped to admire this area of dense planting that was full of flowers.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Lumix FZ1000 2
