Sir john ropner biography template

  • John Bruce Woollacott Ropner was born on April 16 1937, the only son of Colonel Sir Leonard Ropner, MC, and his wife Esmé (née Robertson).
  • Sir John Ropner, owner of Thorp Perrow Arboretum, was born on April 16, 1937.
  • Colonel Sir Robert Ropner Bt., M.P., V.D., J.P., was the son of John Henry Ropner of Magdeburg, Prussia.

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    Sir John Ropner at the chelsea flower. - Vintage Photograph



    Dimensions: 16.5 x 21.5 cm

    IMS SKU: SCAN-TELE-02003508

    THIS IS THE ONLY AND LAST ITEM IN STOCK

    All our press photos are LIMITED ARCHIVE ORIGINALS - they are the actual prints that were used by the newspapers, they are not reprints or digital prints produced by us. All the prints are at least 30 years old and up to 100 years old.

    OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY

    What you will buy from us has a true historical value and authenticity. These items are true artifacts and collectibles, a real unique piece of history. All these old photos have a story to tell and come from reliable sources. We get our prints directly from the press archives where they have been stored for up to a hundred years. These prints have never been accessible to the public before.

    EACH PRINT IS UNIQUE AND HISTORIC

    SEE the BACKSIDE OF the PHOTO - many times the image for sale will present stamps, dates, and other publication details - these mark

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    European Oak Open Days 2019

    Fourteen participants mustered in Yorkshire, UK, on June 17th to commence the 2019 European Oak Open Days, having found their way from Czech Republic, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and even the UK. We had planned to be 20 (the suggested size limit for a group), but attrition of one sort or another reduced our numbers: finally, and surprisingly, there were only two hardy UK members. It would appear that nothing changes: John Grimshaw, polymath director of the Yorkshire Arboretum, overhearing me muttering about soft southerners confirmed in a belief that the Yorkshire icecap remains until June, informed me that Caesar’s Roman occupation troops referred similarly to their southern counterparts. But seriously, I would be grateful if our UK members could advise via tours@internationaloaksociety.org whether the lack of UK interest this year lay with distance, the month, the fact that the visits were during the week, that you were insufficiently no

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    Thorp Perrow Arboretum Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre

    Features

    Extensive woodland to explore

    Tree Trails, Nature Trails and Children's Trails (themed also for Easter and Hallowe'en etc)

    Bird of Prey Centre daily flying displays

    Wallaby Wood and Meerkat Island

    Large lake and picnic area

    New Mammal Centre

    New Children's Play Area

    Perfect for School Visits

    Licensed Tea Room serving up delicious food

    Lots of excellent events throughout the year

    Open every day from 10am - 5pm - visit website for summer and winter openings, and for events, special offers etc.

    Facilities

    Hawk Walks and Hawk Courses (makes an ideal gift)

    Courses for Falconry Introduction/Beginners

    Bird of Prey Association day and Animal Experience half days available

    Wheelchair accessible (and Electric wheelchairs available)

    Disabled toilets available at our Tea Room

    Dogs welcome in the Arboretum (on a lead only) but not in the Mammal or Bird Centre (although facilities are available to safely secure dogs