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Parish Church of St James St. James's Road, Hampton Hill, TW12 1DQ (Parish Office 020 8941 6003) |
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1884-1889: Shall I keep Bees? - 1885 April
The honey produced, at little or no cost, contributes a most pleasing addition to the luxuries of the table. Nor is this all, a properly managed apiary would pay the poor man’s rent, and thus materially add to his means of livelihood. There is one little hindrance to uninterrupted enjoyment, and it is the bee’s sting. But the bee is not naturally savage, and never stings except it is in defence of itself or hive. If properly handled bees are most docile, and hive after hive may be opened, and completely examined without a single sting. In connection with this subject it may be well to state that an effort is now being made to thoroughly establish in every part of the county the Middlesex Bee-keepers Association, which is affiliated to the British Bee-keepers Association. Working men may become members, and receive instructions from the expert, from time to time, at their own homes, for a subscription of 2s. 6d. per annum. Source: The Hampton Hill Parish Magazine - 1885 April |
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