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Kew Gardens

Officially, The Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. They originated in the garden of Kew Park formed by Lord Capel John of Tewkesbury. They were extended by Augusta, Dowager Princess of Wales and further enriched by King George III, aided by William Aiton and Joseph Banks. Its most recognisable building, The Palm House was built by architect Decimus Burton and iron-maker Richard Turner. This was the first large-scale use of wrought iron. The gardens were made a World Heritage Site in July 2003.

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Kew Gardens Station rebuilding

The plaque is in the station entrance hall.

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Richmond Society's 50th Anniversary

Both the views depicted on the plaque are "protected". Referring to the view...

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Sir Joseph and Sir William Hooker

Plaque unveiled by Princess Alexandra.

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Kew Gardens war memorial

‘Floreat Kew’, meaning ‘May Kew Flourish’ is the motto of the Kew Guild.

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Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe

Landscape architect. Born Geoffrey Alan Jellicoe at 70 Wynnstay Gardens, Chelsea. Educated at the Architectural School in London, where he later became principal. Founding member of the Landscape I...

Person, Gardens / Agriculture

2 memorials

William Andrews Nesfield

The Regent's Park plaque has the date of birth as 1794 but this contradicts all the other sources we have found, which have 1793. Nesfield was a significant Victorian garden designer who had a rep...

Person, Gardens / Agriculture

1 memorial

Trees replanted in the Hampstead Heath avenue

Replanted to replace trees destroyed by a hurricane during the night of 15/16 October 1987.

Place, Gardens / Agriculture

1 memorial

National Gardens Scheme

Opens (mainly private) gardens to the public to raise money for charity. Grew out of a need to provide finances for retired district nurses.

Group, Benefactor, Gardens / Agriculture

1 memorial

Quaker Gardens

Also called Bunhill Fields Burial Ground and so easy to confuse with the non-conformist Bunhill Fields Burial Ground which is on the other side of Bunhill Row. From London Gardens Online: “Quaker ...

Place, Gardens / Agriculture, Religion

2 memorials