Tag Archives: Francis Bacon

Before the Square

Posted on 26/09/2020 by The Gardens Trust

I’m often asked to talk about the history of London’s squares and I always wonder what causes this almost endless fascination. Of course there’s no doubt that, as the London Gardens Trust says, “squares are one of the defining … Continue reading →

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Treillage

Posted on 09/04/2016 by The Gardens Trust

Treillage is just a posh [and French] word for trellis! Its one of the oldest forms of garden structure and in medieval and Tudor times was often called ‘carpentry work’. Although the idea of trelliswork sounds simple and rustic, in … Continue reading →

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Mounts and Mounds 1: reusing the past

Posted on 12/09/2015 by The Gardens Trust

There’s nothing like a good view, and if you don’t have one naturally why not create one? Don’t have high ground? No problem – create it artificially. Although man-made hills are often associated with fortifications – think motte and bailey castle – … Continue reading →