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Forestry England forests in England to allow members of the public to visit. Initially visitors came to watch wildlife, with several high hides positioned around the forest for bird watching. In 1977 the sculpture trail was created, siting artworks along the 10
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Officers, one of whom famously managed to escape. Brocklebank sold the Grizedale Estate to Forestry England in 1937. The Hall was torn down in 1957.
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