England's Gardens by Stephen Parker - ISBN: 9780241611579
Hardcover
Unearth England’s iconic gardens, their hidden stories, and enduring beauty.

England's Gardens

A Modern History

$34.96

  • Hardcover

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    4 July 2023

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Summary

Discover the iconic and enduring beauty of English gardens, the people who made them, and the legacy they leave.

We may all feel we know what an “English” garden is, but do we really? England’s Gardens offers a holistic, modern-day tour and an update on the history of some of the most iconic, enduring, and influential gardens across the country.

Garden historian Stephen Parker leads you through England’s horticultural history, unearthing the cultural context and hidde…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780241611579
ISBN-10:0241611571
Author:Stephen Parker
Publisher:Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint:DK
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:4 July 2023
Weight:1.00kg
Dimensions:252mm x 196mm x 25mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

It’s fabulous, and has fantastic photographs too * Carol Klein *
The author’s admirable prose style leads us on an endless series of enjoyable excursions, many of which illustrate the simple truth that the evolution of gardens reflects that of wider society * Country Life *
Profiling some of England’s most celebrated gardens, both old and new, this erudite, well-illustrated book also considers how future gardens might look. A thought-provoking look at how our identity has shaped our landscape. * Daily Mail *
A lavishly illustrated overview of English garden history, which brings a fresh style and offers a contemporary update. * Gardens Illustrated *
This is a beautiful but serious book about English garden history * Cotswold Life *
Parker leaves his reader with an appetite for more, a refreshed eye, and a list of exciting new gardens, large and small, to be visited. It is invigorating, optimistic and uplifting. * Hortus *

About The Author

Stephen Parker

Steve Parker is a garden historian lecturing at Cardiff. A keen enthusiast of the modern house and garden, his passion extends throughout all of garden history, understanding the context and impact gardens, plants, design and people have had on our cultural history. He’s worked for Cardiff University for the past 11 years and visits more than 100 gardens a year.

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