Lindley Late Online - Collections Uncovered: London's Royal Parks

Demonstration / Talk / Lecture
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14
Apr

RHS Lindley Library

RHS Lindley Library

Address

80 Vincent Square, London

Venue

Online

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    £5

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    £5

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Overview

  • Event times

    6.30pm – 7.30pm
    This event will be recorded and available to ticket holders for 30 days following the event.

  • Subject

    Demonstration / Talk / Lecture


As London’s parks spring into life, join RHS Libraries and The Royal Parks as we uncover the history of London’s green spaces and what to look forward to in the coming months of sunshine.

Inspired by the Lindley Library's beautiful collection of Victorian postcards, explore how London’s Royal Parks have evolved from their opening to today.

With expert insight from our guest speakers, Anna Barry, Historical Researcher for The Royal Parks, and Head of Horticulture and Landscape Strategy, Matthew Pottage, we will consider the history of some familiar features from London's beloved parks.

Uncover the history and future plans for the fragrant roses of Queen Mary's Garden in The Regent's Park, the sanctuary of The Dell in Hyde Park, and the Italianate water gardens at Kensington Garden.

There will be an opportunity to submit questions to Anna and Matt during the talk. Please note this event will be recorded and available to ticket holders for 30 days following the event. Advance registration is required.

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Speakers

  • The Royal Parks - The Royal Parks charity protects, conserves, maintains and cares for over 5,000 acres of historic parkland in the heart of London. We will be joined by Historical Researcher for The Royal Parks, Anna Barry, and Head of Horticulture and Landscape Strategy, Matthew Pottage (formerly Curator of RHS Garden Wisley). Discover more on the Royal Parks website.
  • RHS Lindley Library - Our beautiful library in central London holds world-renowned collections of rare and modern books, botanical art, photography and archives. 
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Event Details

This event will be hosted online, via Microsoft Teams. A link will be shared with ticket holders ahead of the talk beginning at 6.30pm. We recommend logging on to the call 5 minutes before it begins.

Tickets for this event are required, with the ticket cost supporting the RHS Lindley Library. RHS membership not required.

To keep the event as accessible as possible you can choose a full-price ticket (£5) or donate an amount affordable to you with our 'pay what you can' tickets (min. £1 donation).



Additional info

For any questions, including accessibility enquiries, please email [email protected].

Accessibility: We regret our building is not fully accessible. In the event of an emergency guests must be able to independently manage stairs and we do not have accessible toilets onsite. Please contact us for more information on accessibility.

Discover more about the RHS Lindley Library via our website, social media and new Digital Collections. 

The image in the banner is a coloured postcard depicting the Royal Botanic Society's Gardens in The Regent's Park, dated 1905. RHS Lindley Collections. Find more inspiration with the RHS Digital Collections.

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