This site is for the Mark & Naomi Iliff family. For Mark’s work persona go to Talespinner
The vast ancient yew tree & friend in the middle of the meadow at Sheepleas that Iliffs would climb and sit in, or use as a pavilion, when youngsters
When the pollen opens it looks as if the tree is giving off smoke
Bel – 1960s
Annabel Burn (Iliff) – sibling of Mark
We could walk there from home without coming anywhere near a road. It was less than a mile, but it felt like adventure