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The Glastonbury Thorn

Posted on 22/12/2018 by The Gardens Trust

One of the things that historians like to boast about is their devotion to evidence. Facts without corroboration are merely assertions. Good stories without witness statements or documentary support are just that: good stories. The further back in time one … Continue reading →

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The Picturesque Traveller discovers the Lakes

Posted on 04/11/2017 by The Gardens Trust

Last week’s post about Anthony Devis showed how our understanding and appreciation of the landscape has changed radically over the centuries. Until the beginning of the 18thc wilderness and untamed nature, was generally unappreciated with most art, literature and aesthetic taste … 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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The Hanging Gardens of Stoke Edith

Posted on 11/02/2017 by The Gardens Trust

The British galleries in the Victoria & Albert Museum hold many treasures but probably none more interesting to lovers and historians of gardens than two large early 18thc wall hangings from Stoke Edith in Herefordshire. They show elaborate formal garden scenes in … Continue reading →