We report tonight the very sad news of the untimely death of Alison Ticehurst. She died in the garden that she had devoted the past five years to creating.
That project, the Helmsley Walled Garden in the Duncombe Park estate, will live on as a tribute to Mrs Ticehurst.
When she began, the area was a weed-strewn wilderness. It was her vision, enthusiasm and determination that drove the restoration forward. Now it is back to its 18th-century glory.
Work must continue to maintain the garden to ensure that this wonderful legacy left by Mrs Ticehurst is enjoyed by many generations to come.
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