14 JULY 1973, page 11

Education

Essex—the end of the honeymoon Andrew Stephen This is always the best time of the year at Essex University. The grey tower block monstrosities, around which North Sea gales......

Gardening

Chestnuts in blossom Denis Wood Spanish chestnuts have their catkin flowers in July, yellowishgreen feathery plumes, a fine sight at high summer. They are sturdy, masculine......