Erica cinerea, otherwise known as bell heather, is believed to have disappeared from Epping Forest in the 1960s. It has struggled to survive in Essex and its only known location in the county is ...

Given the tourist haven’s reputation for kitsch, I was dubious. Then I met an antique dealer named John Wilmer who said, "Go see the work of Heather Wilcoxon." The name rang a bell. Or, I should more ...