David

In my opinion, one of the most fascinating plants in the West Park Conservatory.

The delicate-looking leaves of a papyrus plant.

This tiny snail was resting on the leaf of a bullrush at the side of a pond.

The Mexican shrimp plant from West Park Conservatory, showing how it got its name.

Views across the lower pool in the garden at Wightwick Manor.

The Wrekin as seen from Pattingham hill. In the foreground a potato crop is in full flower. Next come the trees fringing Patsull park, then the Wrekin as the horizon.