Tag Archives: friar park

Overlooked? Forgotten? Unseen?

Posted on 03/04/2021 by The Gardens Trust

I gave a lecture for the Gardens Trust recently about Friar Park, the extraordinary house and garden of Sir Frank Crisp. An eagle-eyed friend of mine got in touch afterwards to ask about one of the images I’d used – … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged blackamoor, colonialism, English Heritage, frank crisp, friar park, National Trust, slavery, sundial, Wentworth castle | 2 Comments

Crackerbox Palace

Posted on 11/05/2019 by The Gardens Trust

You probably recognize the title of this post and know where it comes from. If you do you probably recognize the man in the boater too. But anyone who knows me will be amazed that I’ve used it because I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Beatles, frank crisp, friar park, George Harrison, gnomes | 8 Comments

The Henley Matterhorn

Posted on 04/05/2019 by The Gardens Trust

You might like to know there is a lecture about Friar Park on Wednesday 3rd Feb at 6.00 with a. recording available for a week afterwards. Booking via Eventbrite: Last week’s post gave an introduction to Friar Park at Henley, … Continue reading →