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The history of allotments

Wednesday 28 October 2026, 13:30

Braunstone Library

Braunstone LibraryTalks & History

Part of our Green Libraries week programme of events. Allotments are now more popular than ever – but there has always been more to them than producing food or flowers. Author and social historian, Cy

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