Literature of Warley Place.
There are three items of literature directly pertaining to Warley Place at present.
Trail Guide.
The first item is a trail guide, comprising a map of the reserve and relevant points relating to the 20 marker posts on the paths. This is available free on the site, but please return it if you are unlikely to use it again.
Guide to Warley Place by Ray Cobbett
A second item is the short guide to Warley Place by Ray Cobbett. Complete with colour illustrations, this booklet includes a history of the estate, a potted biography of Ellen Willmott, describes some of the flowers, trees and birds found there, and considers the gorge, the lakes and the ponds. It is available for £3 at most Essex Wildlife Trust visitor centres and at Warley Place itself during public days. Alternatively ring Fiona Agassiz on 01277 230436 or email fionaagassiz@hotmail.com.
The Wall - a novel by John Cannell.
The third item is a novel written by John Cannell, one of the volunteers. It is a tale linking events in 1919 during Ellen Willmott’s time and the present day, based on what Donald found when he helped to restore the wall of the walled garden. As well as an absorbing story the book includes a lot of historical fact and botanical detail. All proceeds go to Essex Wildlife Trust and it is available for £5 from any EWT visitor centre or Waterstone’s in Brentwood. Alternatively just ring John on 01277 217236 or email john.cannell2@btinternet.com and it can be posted anywhere in the UK for £6, or elsewhere including the appropriate postage.
The Walnut Tree - a sequel to 'The Wall' also by John Cannell
Many of the readers of John’s novel ‘The Wall’ asked him to write a sequel, which he has now done and it’s called ‘The Walnut Tree’. He has used the same format as before, but moved on one year to 1920. A young lady doesn’t know what she’s in for when she joins the band of volunteers and neither does the thief who tries to steal from Ellen Willmott. It should be out by March 1st so keep your eyes open. As with ‘The Wall’ the proceeds go to Essex Wildlife Trust and it will cost £5, or £6 if posted.