Bridestowe Lavender Estate

Bridestowe Lavender Estate is a lavender farm located in Nabowla, Tasmania, Australia.[1] The farm is believed to be the largest commercial plantation of Lavandula angustifolia in the world.[2] Bridestowe was established in 1922 by Charles Denny,[3] and advanced by his son, Tim Denny [4] It is named in honour of the birthplace of Charles Denny's wife, the English town of Bridestowe.

A picture of a section of the lavender field at Bridestowe Lavender Estate.


References
  1. "Google Maps". Google Maps.
  2. "Tim Denny". Telegraph.co.uk. 15 March 2008.
  3. "07 Apr 1947 - SILVER JUBILEE OF BRIDESTOWE LAVENDER FARM". nla.gov.au.
  4. "Biography - Charles Keith Denny - Australian Dictionary of Biography". anu.edu.au.
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