The English countryside plays host to a myriad of flora and fauna, living in areas as varied as fenland, ponds, lakes, streams, fields, forests, woodland and hedgerows. Plants and animals do not merely live alongside us, they
The English countryside plays host to a myriad of flora and fauna, living in areas as varied as fenland, ponds, lakes, streams, fields, forests, woodland and hedgerows. Plants and animals do not merely live alongside us, they also constitute a great part of our daily lives. In this article by the Museum of English Rural Life and the University of Reading Special Collections, discover how historically and presently we used and continue to use flora and fauna in traditional crafts – just one of the ways indicative of the enduring relationship we have and the responsibility we hold for the preservation of our unique bond with the natural world.
The English countryside is home to an incredibly diverse selection of flora and fauna. The temperate climate and varied soils help to suppor