New Research Symposium The Garden’s Trust New Research Symposium is an annual opportunity to share new and unpublished interdisciplinary research relating to garden history. It is open to all researchers and scholars, regardless of whether they are attached to an academic institution, and we welcome submissions from international scholars as well as those based in...Read More
Jacob, 4th Baron Rothschild 1936 – 2024 The Trust was saddened to hear of the death of Lord Rothschild aged 87, whose financial acumen, philanthropic sensibility, unstinting support for culture and the arts made him an eminent figure in British life. He was Chairman of Trustees of the National Gallery from 1985 and 1991 and...Read More
JOHN ROTHEROE – Anna Hallett Are you interested in ’The Grand Tour’? do you have a question about London railway stations or wonder about the uses of the census? A good place to start your research would be a Shire book on the subject. Amongst the many titles can be found answers to thorny questions...Read More
Snowdrop walks in Buckinghamshire 2024 Its snowdrop time and February is the month Galanthus nivalis as the most common variety is officially known. So, get on your walking shoes, wrap up warm and treat yourself to the wonderful site of sweeps of snowdrops covering the parklands, woodland, churchyards, and gardens of Buckinghamshire. Snowdrop time also...Read More
Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust Summer 2024 Events Programme Dear Members, below in the link are the details of the events and talks for Summer 2024. Booking is through http://ticketsource.co.uk/buckinghamshire-gardens-trust Numbers are limited for all events so booking early will avoid disappointment. Please note that most events have two ticket prices with members receiving a 25% discount...Read More
The Head Gardener 19 February 2024 to 2 March 2024 Brothers Jake and Warren Oldershaw bring you a blooming lovely performance that digs deep into the reasons why we could all do with a bit more horticulture in our lives. During each performance they’ll design, draught and bring to life a unique and beautiful garden;...Read More
MK lifeline for Britain’s most endangered species of tree As part of its commitment to biodiversity and in commemoration of a local ecologist who led the UK’s research into the tree, Milton Keynes City Council has today (17 January) planted 100 of Britain’s most endangered native tree, the Black Poplar, at Emberton Country Park. Once...Read More
The Judges Choice Award For almost forty years the public have voted one of Historic House’s member gardens their favourite of the year. The award, run in conjunction with Christie’s has gone from strength to strength since then – in 2020 more votes were cast for the shortlist than ever before, and a new category...Read More
Dr David Marsh is our next speaker on the Winter series with a talk Puzzle Pictures. A well kept secret is his weekly blog and so you should not miss out we have included todays offering courtesy of The Gardens Trust (our umbrella organsiation). The blog has now been running for 10 years and so...Read More
Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust Winter Talks Programme New Venue: Aylesbury Methodist Church & Centre – Buckingham Street, Aylesbury HP20 2NQ. Parking: front of the venue limited & Coopers Yard car park next door. The venue has excellent facilities including lift to first floor and wheelchair access. It is near the centre of the town with a...Read More
