Daffodils and the Hand and Sceptre Hotel Southborough England
by James Brunker
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Daffodils and the Hand and Sceptre Hotel Southborough England
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James Brunker
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Daffodils or Narcissus plants in flower in front of the Hand and Sceptre Hotel on Southborough Common in Kent, southeast England. Originally native to southern Europe and North Africa with a centre of diversity in the Western Mediterranean (especially the Iberian peninsula), they are a member of the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae) and now very common and popular in parks and gardens worldwide and also as cut flowers. In the UK and northern Europe they usually flower in early spring and are an obvious sign of the changing seasons. The hotel overlooks the cricket pitch on the village green and is a well known local landmark. It was originally an important lodging on the old main turnpike (toll) road from London to the south coast, its restaurant terrace is a wonderful spot in summer to enjoy the views and cricket matches at weekends.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission, publication or use in any form without written permission strictly prohibited.
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October 30th, 2023
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