{"id":699,"date":"2022-02-24T16:10:31","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T16:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osgodbyvillage.uk\/heritage\/?page_id=699"},"modified":"2026-10-24T17:11:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T16:11:50","slug":"small-holdings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/osgodbyvillage.uk\/heritage\/small-holdings\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Holdings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Apples, Pears and Fruit Bushes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 2022, Selby Garden Centre is a destination for the community to buy a wide range of gardening needs, as well as indulge in a cuppa and food.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 1921, it was a destination for people to visit and learn about fruit culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The land was part of the former Osgodby Estate, and on 2 June 1920 was purchased by East Riding County Council as part of an Estate of 367 acres at a cost of \u00a314,815, or \u00a340 6s 2d per acre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The four-acre plot, together with house and buildings, was let to the Yorkshire Council for Agricultural Education as a \u201cDemonstrational Fruit Centre\u201d in connection with the University of Leeds.  The land was planted in April 1921 with fruit bushes, and apple and pear trees.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By 1928, the plot was occupying 9 acres and fully equipped with the metrological station to monitor the influence of weather on certain crops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the first Managers was Mr Percy Cragg, and from 1931 Mr F Potts.  Mr Potts had previously been Assistant Manager.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With funding cuts, the University of Leeds transferred operations to Askham Bryan. In 1942 Jan Maarsen had taken out a tenancy agreement with East Riding County Council for the small holding<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research by Shirley Sinclair (OVI Heritage & History Group) 2018 – 2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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