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Friends of Woking Palace |
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Bees at the Palace |
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To contact us:email: askus at woking-palace.org |
Registered Charity No.1100852Copyright © 2008 Friends of Woking Palace
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The Honeybees have arrived.
A hive of honeybees has been placed in the grounds. They are placed well away from the Palace Building and the Copse in the North West of the site. If you happen to walk near the hive, you will see a warning sign. Move slowly and calmly away.
Walkers are advised to sensibly keep themselves, children and pets well away. Bees are not aggressive unless disturbed and then only in defence of their homes.
In Tudor times, bees provided honey for food, drink and medicine, and beeswax candles were consider the very best form of lighting.
It is likely beekeeping was a familiar part of the Palace’s household management. Honey and beeswax were also taken in rental payment from tenants during those times.
A sign will be put up when beekeeping work is in progress and information about what the bees are doing may be posted on the site from time to time.
Further information can be obtained from the Beekeeper on 01932 349828
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The warning sign |
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The warning on the sign reads:
Look Out!
Bees live here
Keep Well Clear Unless you are wearing a beekeeper’s veil
Please don’t stand in the bees’ flight path They are busy making honey
Contact Telephone: 01932 349828 |