Tag Archives: Brighton

Goodbye Mr Repton

Posted on 29/12/2018 by The Gardens Trust

2018 has been a pretty extraordinary year for Humphry. He has surprised many – if not most of us – by his skill and understanding not just of landscapes and gardens but also by his ability to sell his ideas … Continue reading →

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Repton in a flap! Red Books and theatricality…

Posted on 10/02/2018 by The Gardens Trust

What’s the one thing that everyone knows about Humphry Repton apart from the fact that he spelt Humphry without an E? I’d guess it’s the fact that he produced Red Books, so called because of their red morocco leather bindings. … Continue reading →