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OverviewA glorious celebration, this landmark book is an exploration of the greatest gardens, parks and landscapes in Britain, with stunning photography accompanied by insightful text from leading garden historians and conservators. It is lovingly curated by The Gardens Trust, a prominent UK conservation charity dedicated to preserving, studying and spotlighting historic gardens. Arranged chronologically, it covers around 60 individual gardens, specially selected to give a broad historical overview of British garden design from the Early Modern Period up until the Millennium. Each chapter also includes an intriguing essay, exploring the wider changes in social context, taste and style in each period, mirrored with short gazetteer of gardens from each era throughout the world. Entries include: Elizabethan splendour at Kenilworth Castle. Spectacular landscapes by Capability Brown at Blenheim Palace and Stowe. Birkenhead Park, the Victorian inspiration for New York's Central Park. The classic cottage garden created by Margery Fish at East Lambrook, Somerset. Ian Hamilton Finlay's modern Scottish masterpiece, Little Sparta. Go on a voyage of garden discovery with this beautiful book, and learn more about the gardens and landscapes that are a much-loved part of our shared national story. Full Product DetailsAuthor: The Gardens TrustPublisher: Batsford Imprint: Batsford ISBN: 9781849949033ISBN 10: 1849949034 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 07 November 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsForeword Introduction The 16th Century The 17th Century The 18th Century The 19th Century The 20th Century and Beyond Afterword IndexReviews'It encapsulates the genius of British gardeners, and explores 60 of their greatest creations {…} The Gardens Trust and Batsford are to be congratulated.’ -- The Critic Author InformationThe Gardens Trust is the UK's only national charity dedicated to protecting and conserving our heritage of designed landscapes. The Trust campaigns on their behalf, undertakes research and conservation work, and encourages public appreciation and involvement. Through the national network of County and Country Garden Trusts, they have access to people and local expertise throughout the country. The Gardens Trust is also a membership organisation that relies on members and donors to support their work. It is located in London. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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