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The Plestor in 1776 |
Enjoy A leisurely ride in a horse drawn carriage or walk around this lovely old village. There are numerous paths to explore, unspoilt old buildings to admire, places to visit and a wealth of history to discover during a trip to Selborne, too much perhaps for only one visit. Take a leaf out of Gilbert White's book and take your time with your observations: you will be rewarded with an enjoyable experience. | 
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The Plestor Opposite Gilbert White's House, The Wakes, is The Plestor, the village green and former play place of the children. Opening onto The Plestor is The Mouth and Foot Painting Artists Gallery displaying works by its member artists and The Old Bakehouse Craft Centre which houses a number of small businesses, including a pottery a picture framer and glass studio. |
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St Mary's Church St Mary's Church at the top of The Plestor is open during daylight hours. It was built about 1180 probably on the site of a Saxon church. It contains two fine stained glass windows commemorating Gilbert White. The first depicts Francis of Assisi, the parish of Selborne and the birds mentioned in The Natural History of Selborne; the second was dedicated to mark the bicentenary of White's death. In the churchyard can be seen the base of the famous Yew Tree believed to be 1400 years old but sadly blown down in the storms of 1990 and the grave of Gilbert White. |
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Shops, Pubs, Restaurants and Accommodation Selborne Post Office, a Post Office and fully stocked village store selling a wide range of goods including sandwiches. The shop at Gilbert White's House offers an interesting selection of unusual gifts and books and is open when the house is open. There are two pubs in the village, The Queens Hotel and The Selborne Arms, both of which provide tea and coffee as well as lunch and an evening meals. Light lunches, coffee and afternoon teas are also available at the Tea Parlour in Gilbert White's House. Accommodation is available at The Queens Hotel and just outside the village (Mrs Rouse - tel. 01420 511285) Queens Hotel: 01420 511454 , Website www.queens-selborne.co.uk |
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The Lythes and The Hanger The Lythes to the east of the village and The Hanger overlooking the village with its zig-zag path cut by Gilbert White and his brother, are part of the 275 acres of National Trust meadow, woodland and common and are open all the year. A leaflet describing the walks over the land is on sale in the village Post Office and in the shop at Gilbert White's House, or visit the National Trusts web page on Selborne Hill for more details. |
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