Tag Archives: Temple Newsam

Vulnerability Brown

Posted on 02/12/2017 by The Gardens Trust

On Wednesday I was in Birmingham for the annual Historic Landscapes Assembly organised by The Gardens Trust. It marked the launch of a significant report they had commissioned about Capability Brown, so although I don’t normally cover current events here … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Blenheim, Capability Brown, Chatsworth, Clandon Park, Compton Verney, conservation, Croome Park, garden buildings, Gardens Trust, planning, sandleford priory, Temple Newsam, Wotton Underwood | 1 Comment

KIP & KNYFF: Part 1: Knyff

Posted on 01/04/2017 by The Gardens Trust

To most people “Kip & Knyff” sounds like a bit like a Victorian music hall act, but say “Kip and Knyff” to a garden or architectural historian and they will instantly picture a bird’s eye view of a great English … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Berkeley Castle, Britannia Illustrata, Bryanston, Capability Brown, Clandon Park, Hampton Court, Henry Wise, Orchard Portman, Temple Newsam, Thoresby, Twickenham Park, Windsor | 2 Comments

Percy – The Nation’s Head Gardener

Posted on 07/02/2015 by The Gardens Trust

Percy Thrower was a household name during his long career in gardening programmes on radio and television. A natural broadcaster, with quiet enthusiasm and a very hands-on practical approach, he built a substantial following amongst adults and children alike. Always cutting a fairly formal figure … Continue reading →