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6 months

Weekend preparations.

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2 years

The pies, cakes, and puddings are baking and the decorations are nearly complete…just a few more sprigs of holly.

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11 months

Autumn in the Brambly Hedge kitchens. Illustration from Autumn Story:

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1 year

“Every morning they went out into the fields to gather seeds, berries and roots, which they took back to the Store Stump and carefully stowed away for the winter ahead.” From Autumn Story, first published 1980

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6 months

Have a wonderful weekend! Illustration: Crabapple Cottage, from Brambly Hedge Spring Story, written and illustrated by Jill Barklem.

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1 year

Sheltering from the autumnal weather in the textile mill. From The High Hills, first published in 1986

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1 year

Pies, cakes, biscuits, and breads…it’s perpetual in Brambly Hedge.

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2 years

Time for a well-earned rest!

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11 months

“Soon everybody was sitting round the fire, eating cake, and drinking acorn coffee” From The High Hills, first published 1986

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11 months

The new carpet has arrived in the woods.

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11 months

This little stream runs through Epping Forest, in a small valley where Jill Barklem spent much of her time researching for the Brambly Hedge books. Jill passed away six years ago today. Her memory lives on in every detail of the miniature world she created.

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10 months

It’s Midwinter’s Eve and the mice of Brambly Hedge are heading inside for their annual celebrations. Tonight they will make a toast to the lighter days ahead and make merry round the fire. Merry Midwinter to you all! #WinterSolstice #SecretStaircase40

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2 years

Feasts and festivities along Brambly Hedge are in full swing. Warm wishes to you all for the festive season!

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5 months

Spring sunshine at the Old Oak Palace. Illustration by Jill Barklem, from Brambly Hedge Spring Story.

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1 year

May your weekend be full of warm autumn sun and many berries! Illustration from Autumn Story:

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11 months

One of the many mysterious rooms to be found in The Secret Staircase. We are looking forward to celebrating 40 years of the The Secret Staircase, which first published in 1983.

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2 years

Time for adventures in the autumn sun!

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2 years

Mr Apple is up to his usual tricks.

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1 year

A day without afternoon tea is a day wasted according to the mice of Brambly Hedge. Let the cake commence! #AfternoonTeaWeek

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2 years

Harvest time at Crabapple Cottage. Autumn Story, 1980. Explore more:

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9 months

We’ll be spending the weekend indoors avoiding storms and wearing hats. Feel free to join us! Illustration from The Secret Staircase.

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1 year

Sewing shade.

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21 days

We’re heading out for a hedgerow harvest this weekend. Will you be joining us? Illustration from The High Hills, and included in the new Brambly Hedge Festive Colouring Book.

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10 months

Do you remember these early Secret Staircase editions? First published in 1983, Jill’s 5th book invites you to join the mice to celebrate their midwinter festivities. This book has now been continuously in print for 40 years. #ThrowbackThrusday

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10 months

Have you started decorating yet? The mice are hard at work preparing for their Midwinter festivities. Illustration from The Secret Staircase, a midwinter story first published in 1983 and turning 40 this year. Find out more here #SecretStaircase40

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8 months

The original Winter Story.

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1 year

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

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7 months

“It was the most beautiful morning. The spring sunshine crept into every cottage along Brambly Hedge and the little windows in the trees were opened wide.” From Brambly Hedge Spring Story, written and illustrated by Jill Barklem. #SpringEquinox

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4 months

Splashing our way into Tuesday.

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8 months

Like all Brambly Hedge mice, Mr Toadflax is very keen on a slice of toast. He is partial to bramble jam, but he’s not fussy…as long as there is toast. What is your favourite toast topping?

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4 months

We’re heading down to the stream for the afternoon. Will you be joining us?

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3 months

Meanwhile in Brambly Hedge… Basil is preparing for the weekend.

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1 year

Autumn in the woods. #WorldMentalHealthDay

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4 years

“The mice had smelled snow in the air and were all hurrying home to a nice hot supper by the fire” Brambly Hedge, Winter Story, 1980

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2 months

The daily onslaught of afternoon tea continues as usual in Brambly Hedge. #AfternoonTeaWeek

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5 months

Mayblossom Cottage in full bloom. Illustration from Brambly Hedge, Poppy’s Babies. More here

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8 months

It’s the last weekend of January and we intend to celebrate! Illustration from Brambly Hedge Winter Story.

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4 years

The mice of Brambly Hedge hold their Midwinter festival every year. A celebration of food, friendship, and brighter days ahead. Merry Midwinter to you all!

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2 years

“Soon they were all sitting round the table, eating hot buttered toast, drinking blackberry leaf tea and making plans for the day ahead.” Winter Story, 1980

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5 months

“Bees buzzed in and out of the flowers in the early morning sunshine and the scent of hawthorn blossom filled the air.” From Poppy’s Babies, first published in spring 1994 and celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

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2 years

Finally February.

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9 months

A toast to a new week…wrap up warm!

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2 years

“Outside the red sun was sinking low in the frosty air, and the bathroom was filled with shadows” Illustration and text from The Secret Staircase, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Time flies when you’re lost in the Old Oak Palace!

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4 months

High in the Old Oak Palace there are many bedrooms hidden away down winding corridors. Illustration from Poppy’s Babies.

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7 months

Author and illustrator of the Brambly Hedge books, Jill Barklem, working in her studio circa 1990.

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2 months

“Every head turned to watch the bride as she made her way through the buttercups” From Brambly Hedge Summer Story, first published in 1980.

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6 years

"It was a very hot summer. Each day the sun rose high in the blue sky and the fields shimmered in the heat. The hedgerow was quiet. Many of the mice preferred to stay inside their shady cottages, trying to keep cool."

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1 year

We’ll be just here if you need us. Have a wonderful weekend, all!

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10 months

Party Time!

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1 year

Warm June afternoons in Brambly Hedge. Summer Story:

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8 months

“Dusty used to spend more and more time walking up to the Dairy, and Poppy used to go out more and more often to the mossy shadows of the millwheel” Poppy and Dusty, from Summer Story, first published 1980.

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2 years

We start 2023 in 1985, with this writing set for #ThrowbackThursday ahead of something new arriving next week…sharpen your pencils!

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11 days

The pitter-patter of paws in the pouring rain. It’s been a very very wet afternoon along the hedge. Time for shelter, blackberry buns, and warm tea.

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1 year

“Very early next morning, all the mice gathered beneath the hawthorns for the Naming Ceremony” Illustration from Poppy’s Babies, first published in 1994. Print available in the UK here:

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1 year

We’ve got a lot of cleaning to do…

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“Early in June, Miss Poppy Eyebright and Mr Dusty Dogwood officially announced their engagement. Everyone along the hedgerow was delighted.” Illustration and text from Summer Story, first published in 1980.

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1 year

We found a Brambly Hedge duvet cover from the mid 1980s…do you remember these? #ThrowbackThursday

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7 years

"Outside the window, the snow had started to fall again. But every mouse in Brambly Hedge was fast asleep."

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1 year

Today is an important milestone in the Brambly Hedge calendar. Celebrations in the warm summer sun will continue until the light fades into the night. Happy summer solstice, everyone! ☀️ #SummerSolstice #SummerSolstice2023

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6 years

The sun has risen over Brambly Hedge on the #SummerSolstice , a very special day for the mice. Make the most of today, and the warm summer days ahead.

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1 year

The stream powers the water wheel which turns the cogs and millstones in the Brambly Hedge Flour Mill. Illustration from Summer Story:

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6 months

What will you be reading this April?

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3 months

Let the weekend commence!

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7 years

With great sadness we announce that Jill Barklem, creator of Brambly Hedge, passed away peacefully on the 15th November 2017. She will be missed by many.

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6 months

Gift wrap is now available on orders direct from the Brambly Hedge store! Tick the gift wrap box and we’ll wrap your item in our new Brambly Hedge wrapping paper and add your chosen message on a little hand written Brambly Hedge notecard Head this way

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10 months

There’s a real chill in the air today. Mr and Mrs Apple plan to spend much of the weekend keeping warm by the fire. Illustration from Brambly Hedge Winter Story and featured in the new cosy card set here:

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2 months

We’re off to the beach.

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2 years

It may be hot, but the relentless march towards daily afternoon tea in Brambly Hedge shall not falter. #AfternoonTeaWeek

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3 years

Meanwhile in Brambly Hedge, we’re searching for some pudding cloths.

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6 months

Our new Spring Story bookmark has arrived! Explore our Spring Collection here

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11 months

🎄Our new 2023 Christmas cards have arrived!🎄 The new Cosy Christmas set includes sixteen cards and envelopes, featuring 4 each of 4 designs from Winter Story and The Secret Staircase. Available for worldwide delivery here:

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2 years

Every year the Brambly Hedge mice celebrate the Winter Solstice with their own ‘Midwinter’ festival, a toast to brighter days ahead. The stage is set… #WinterSolstice #ShortestDay

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6 months

Hawthorn incoming.

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5 months

The scent of hawthorn, cow parsley, and elderflower is drifting along the hedge in the warm May sun.

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1 month

Perfect weather for the harvest! New harvest puzzle this way ➡️

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10 months

‘The air was crisp and cold and everything sparkled in the winter sunshine. The little mice hurrying along the path turned up their collars and blew on their paws to keep warm’ From Secret Staircase, celebrating 40 years this winter. #SecretStaircase40

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2 years

Will Mrs Crustybread notice if we run off with one of these? #BritishPieWeek

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3 months

“On the banks of the stream were the flour and dairy mills. The flow of the water turned the wheels which ground the flour and churned the butter for Brambly Hedge.” Illustration from Summer Story.

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5 months

Dusty Dogwood… before and after. From Poppy’s Babies, first published in 1994.

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6 months

The rediscovered Brambly Hedge Hornbeam Tree soaking up the spring sunshine in Epping Forest.

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2 years

Launching today in the USA 🇺🇸, the Brambly Hedge Pop-Up Book! Available from your local bookstore and @Harper360 here

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6 months

Camouflage spring bookmarks now available! More this way

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7 months

A rare item leaps from the Brambly Hedge archive today. Only 500 of these intricate Sea Story scenes were ever produced. #ThrowbackThursday #LeapDay

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2 months

Introducing… The Brambly Hedge Festive Colouring Book! Follow the mice as they prepare for the festive season, from the autumn harvest through to icy Midwinter. UK launch on the 12/09/24 (24th in the USA). Pre-order from your local bookshop or here

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4 years

Time to gather round the fire. Illustration from Brambly Hedge The Secret Staircase, first published in 1983

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3 months

“The young mice had been up early to gather huge baskets of wild strawberries” - Summer Story

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1 year

Basil got caught in the rain…again!

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11 months

Falling leaves mark the return of Waterfall Wednesday.

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4 years

Our 40th anniversary celebration afternoon tea. Scones, clotted cream, and blackberry jam (arranged in Devon and Cornwall styles to keep everyone happy @Dawn_French 😉), and a glass of English fizz.

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2 years

“Ease your whiskers, rest your paws, Pies and puddings fill the stores. Sweetly dream the night away, Till sunshine brings another day.” Autumn Story, 1980

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8 months

Primrose on her Trinket Box. These Trinket Boxes were produced by Classic Collectables around the time of the Millennium. Do you have one in your collection? (They are rare!)

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2 years

Some very exciting news…we have found the lost Hornbeam Tree that Jill Barklem used as inspiration for the Brambly Hedge books! The illustrated cross-section of the tree is featured in Winter Story. Head over to @GuardianBooks for more information:

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2 years

It’s going to be a busy weekend of baking, roasting, and gathering pickles and preserves from the shelves ahead of the solstice celebrations next week. Not long now!

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8 years

There are only four days until #Midwinter . The mice are collecting Holly and Ivy to decorate their homes. How will you be celebrating?

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7 years

"Delicious smells wafted down from the kitchen. Mrs Apple had spent the afternoon baking pies, cakes and puddings for the cold days to come. She drew two armchairs up to the fire and brought in their supper on a tray." #Snowmageddon

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9 months

One of Jill’s draft illustrations from Winter Story and the completed version, which currently features for all of you with the 2024 Brambly Hedge calendar!

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9 months

We found this 2004 plate in the archives, celebrating its 20th year (and its 19th year of not being particularly helpful for scheduling plans!). #ThrowbackThursday