Statue of the Duke of Sully

Bradford on Avon where I live is twinned with Sully-sur-Loire in France. The Duke of Sully (1569-1641) was the First Minister of Henri1V and together they gave France 20 years of much-needed peace. Following the Wars of Religion, the Edict of Nantes guaranteed religious tolerance.

The Duke of Sully was passionate about tree-planting and he started the tradition of planting poplars alongside roads - an image which, for many, typifies France.  He also planted trees for commemorative purposes. Many have died but some lime trees still remain. No definitive list of them exists.  

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Foot note 2024
Sadly, Terry died in December 2023.  I will continue to manage the website for the moment.  Please use my email
Eileen Brown
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