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Queen Square, Bloomsbury

Posted on 18/06/2016 by The Garden History Blog

Queen Square in Bloomsbury is a little oasis hidden away close to the very heart of London. Now largely surrounded by hospitals, and often full of hospital patients and visitors, you can also spot a few surviving early 18thc houses … Continue reading →

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Wentworth Castle – the feud continued

Posted on 11/06/2016 by The Garden History Blog

Wentworth Castle, one of the products of the acrimonious family feud discussed in last week’s post, is one of the wonders of Yorkshire, indeed of the whole country. Now a grade 1 listed mansion and a Grade 1 listed landscape, … Continue reading →

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The Wentworth Feud…

Posted on 04/06/2016 by The Garden History Blog

It’s rare that family disputes give rise to anything positive but Wentworth Castle is the  exception that proves the rule.  The story might appear a bit confusing but it’s a pretty impressive piece of trying to outdo your rivals and … Continue reading →

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Gardeners’ Chronicle 150 years ago …

Posted on 28/05/2016 by The Garden History Blog

When I’m researching garden history I often find myself thumbing through the pages of Gardeners’ Chronicle, probably the most famous horticultural magazine ever published. It’s the best source for everyday life in the gardening world in the 19th and early 20th … Continue reading →

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Henry Essenhigh Corke : pioneer plant photographer

Posted on 21/05/2016 by The Garden History Blog

Yes! There really are two people called Essenhigh Corke worth writing about on a garden history blog. Today’s is Henry, son of Charles  who was the subject of a  post last month. Henry was even more talented than his father  and gained a … Continue reading →

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