Monthly Archives: April 2017

Adrian Berg

Posted on 29/04/2017 by The Gardens Trust

We’re used to seeing paintings of gardens in an historical context and using them as evidence, but I don’t think we take as much notice of contemporary representations of gardens as perhaps we should. I was reminded of this the other day … Continue reading →

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Broughton Castle

Posted on 22/04/2017 by The Gardens Trust

Tucked away in beautiful countryside just a couple of miles from Banbury is one of the most perfect houses in the country: Broughton Castle.  The Historic England site description does nothing to convey the surprise the visitor gets when they turn … Continue reading →

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Lilac Time…

Posted on 15/04/2017 by The Gardens Trust

The spring has caught up with my garden and the lilacs are beginning to bloom. The first I knew was as I opened the doors into the garden the other morning and caught the scent well before I could see … Continue reading →

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Kip and Knyff : Part 2 Kip

Posted on 08/04/2017 by The Gardens Trust

For someone whose work is so well known it’s surprising how little biographical information is recorded  about Johannes Kip,  the topographical engraver. He is  best known for Britannia Illustrata, his work with Leonard Knyff, which has illustrations of the estates of … Continue reading →

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KIP & KNYFF: Part 1: Knyff

Posted on 01/04/2017 by The Gardens Trust

To most people “Kip & Knyff”  sounds like a bit like a Victorian music hall act, but say “Kip and Knyff” to a garden or architectural historian and they will instantly  picture a bird’s eye view of a great English … Continue reading →

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