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Piranesi and the Gardens of Rome
Italy has always been famous for its classical monuments and, since the Renaissance, for its gardens too. Both attracted tourists in growing numbers, particularly as the Grand Tour became an essential part of the education of almost every young northern … Continue reading
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Spheres of Influence…
There is a long history of philanthropic and/or paternalistic industrialists providing recreational and garden space for their employers. We’ve all heard of Bourneville, Port Sunlight and Saltaire, while Helena Chance’s recent book ‘The Factory in a Garden’. (2017) gives a comprehensive … Continue reading
Prior Wibert’s Waterworks
One subject that always seems to raise a lot of interest on the courses I run about the history of gardens is the mediaeval garden. Although most of us will have a vague picture of what we think they were … Continue reading
Percy Cane
Last week’s introductory post about Percy Cane – An Unsung Hero? – looked at his work pre-war, while today’s is going to discuss some of his later commissions. Like much of the architecture and most of the designed landscapes and … Continue reading
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Tagged Dartington, Falkland Palace, landscape gardening, Monteviot, National Trust for Scotland, Percy Cane, terraces
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An unsung hero?
Welcome to our 300th post! Hands up if you recognize the man in the photo. As a clue he wrote: “Designing gardens is an art… As in all the arts there are periods of growth and changing fashion, but the … Continue reading
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Tagged Easton Lodge, garden magazines, Hascombe Park, Llanerch, Percy Cane, Sibbersfield
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