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An excellent and richly illustrated book. (BBC Gardens Illustrated )
A real treat. Often figures such as Tipping can be overlooked in the wider scheme of history, but the book focuses on a man with such a broad understanding of our architectural and horticultural place in the world, that it is worth a look. (Lady )
Gives a brilliant picture of the homes and gardens he [Tipping] made and the mileu in which he moved. (World of Interiors )
Helena Gerrish now lives at High Glanau; she has not only restored Tipping's fine garden and opened up its far-reaching views, but with this excellent and richly illustrated book has succeeded too in rescuing its talented maker from near obscurity. (Garden )
If Tipping remains a private and rather enigmatic man, this superb book does his acheivements full justice. All who are interested in gardens will find it a delight to read and study. (Welsh Historic Gardens Trust Bulletin )
Gerrish has revived both his memory and one of his gardens… It is a fine effort and I rally to her hero's principles of landscaping - "to retain the grace and feeling of the wild, while adding the eclectic beauty of the cultured". If the pull of the country catches you, remember Tipping's words. (Robin Lane Fox Financial Times )
One pleasure of 2011 has been Helena Gerrish's 'Edwardian Country Life', the story of Henry Tipping garden designer, architectural historian, maker of three important gardens in Wales and a general bundle of gentlemanly Edwardian energy. It is good to read about the Arts and Crafts movelment in gardens without finding it to be undiluted Lutyens-and Jeykll, and Gerrish's generous array of illustrations helps to fill out our picture of Edwardian gardens as well as reminding us that garden making has never stopped at the River Severn. (Times )
Well ordered, well written and superbly illustrated. (Independent )
A real treat. Often figures such as Tipping can be overlooked in the wider scheme of history, but the book focuses on a man with such a broad understanding of our architectural and horticultural place in the world, that it is worth a look. (Lady )
Gives a brilliant picture of the homes and gardens he [Tipping] made and the mileu in which he moved. (World of Interiors )
Helena Gerrish now lives at High Glanau; she has not only restored Tipping's fine garden and opened up its far-reaching views, but with this excellent and richly illustrated book has succeeded too in rescuing its talented maker from near obscurity. (Garden )
If Tipping remains a private and rather enigmatic man, this superb book does his acheivements full justice. All who are interested in gardens will find it a delight to read and study. (Welsh Historic Gardens Trust Bulletin )
Gerrish has revived both his memory and one of his gardens… It is a fine effort and I rally to her hero's principles of landscaping - "to retain the grace and feeling of the wild, while adding the eclectic beauty of the cultured". If the pull of the country catches you, remember Tipping's words. (Robin Lane Fox Financial Times )
One pleasure of 2011 has been Helena Gerrish's 'Edwardian Country Life', the story of Henry Tipping garden designer, architectural historian, maker of three important gardens in Wales and a general bundle of gentlemanly Edwardian energy. It is good to read about the Arts and Crafts movelment in gardens without finding it to be undiluted Lutyens-and Jeykll, and Gerrish's generous array of illustrations helps to fill out our picture of Edwardian gardens as well as reminding us that garden making has never stopped at the River Severn. (Times )
Well ordered, well written and superbly illustrated. (Independent )
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Henry Avray Tipping (1855-1933) was a wealthy architectural historian and garden designer. As Architectural Editor of Country Life he made it essential reading for everyone interested in Britain's great country houses, their furnishings and their gardens. Tipping restored a bishop's palace for himself and his mother, built one of the last important country houses in which to entertain the Edwardian great and good, and, after the First World War, commissioned his ideal 'cottage'. Always the garden came first; each was a perfect Edwardian idyll. As a fine gardener herself, the author describes Tipping's own Monmouthshire gardens at Mathern Palace, Mounton House and her own High Glanau Manor, as well as gardens he designed for others, notably at Chequers and Dartington Hall. Tipping, who had no family of his own, was central to the lives and work of such distinguished garden designers as Robinson, Jekyll and Peto.
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A tribute to Henry Avray Tipping,
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This review is from: Edwardian Country Life: The Story of H. Avray Tipping (Hardcover)
Helena Gerrish has written an excellent tribute to a now almost forgotten gardener and respected author of the late 19th and early 20th Century: Henry Avray Tipping. Tipping has left us his houses, gardens and writings as an objective testimony to his significance. Helena Gerrish owns and lives in one of his houses; High Glanau. She restored his garden and made a thorough study of his life and works. She describes in detail the life, writings and works of Tipping and his Country Life fraternity (a. o. Jekyll, Robinson and Peto) within the context of the period, her text is informative and well documented. Unfortunately the designer of this book could have done a better job as the layout of the selected pictures in black and white and colour, with a time span of about a hundred years, are not presented in a coherent manner. This gives the book a somewhat confused presentation when browsing through the pages. A better design and layout could have made all the difference. This book is however a valuable addition to the recent books on gardeners of the same period, such as Richard Bisgrove on William Robinson and Judith Tankard on Gertrude Jekyll. Recommended for all lovers of the English garden and its history. For an overview of gardens and gardening during this period David Ottewill's "The Edwardian Garden" is still the best study.
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The Man Behind the Scenes,
By Neville Clark - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Edwardian Country Life: The Story of H. Avray Tipping (Hardcover)
The name of Henry Avray Tipping is not well known, even in Britain. In fact, before his death he instructed his gardener to burn all his personal papers so that his personal life would remain hidden. However, Helena Gerrish has successfullly researched his life and work and has made a strong case for Tipping's permanent significance in the history of garden design and in the shaping of public opinion. Tipping was well-educated and wealthy. After a stint at the Dictionary of National Biography, steeping himself in British history, Tipping became architectural editor of the newly founded Country Life magazine, playing a seminal role in turning it from a sporting journal into an arbiter of taste. His weekly articles on great country houses (which eventually became magnificent books) made people aware of the the riches of their country, and he was active in movements like the National Trust and the Royal Society for the Preservation of Ancient Buildings which provided the means for such buildings to be protected and made available to the public. He designed three country houses for himself, all of them in Monmouthshire in South Wales, and he wrote about their building and the laying out of their extensive gardens. In time he was invited to advise on the creation of other great gardens such as that at Chequers, the Prime Minister's country home, and he was also an oustanding networker (long before the word was used), connecting other experts with wealthy patrons and encuraging the next generation of architects, designers and art historians, many of whom became much better known than he was.In recent year's "heritage" has become big business, bringing millions of tourists to visit ancient houses and fine gardens. At the same time "country living" has become a favored style in decoration,funiture and even cooking. Helena Gerrish's book demonstrates how Tipping, more than any other individual, was the formative influence in the way we modern city dwellers think about the countryside. Frances Lincoln, the publishers, are famous for their beautifully illustrated books on architecture and gardens; this volume is also an important contibution to art history. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Passion for "Country Life" Inspires,
By Anne-Marie Bowen - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Edwardian Country Life: The Story of H. Avray Tipping (Hardcover)
Edwardian Country Life: The Story of H. Avray Tipping My sister is an avid gardener so I bought her a copy of Edwardian Country Life: The Story of H. Avray Tipping. I ended up reading it myself and fell in love with the beautiful illustrations. It was fascinating to learn of the man who embodies all things "country life." Helena Gerrish writes with a passion for her subject that inspires both novices and experts alike. For me, Edwardian Country Life makes a wonderful coffee table book with its glorious photographs of lovely English country homes and gardens, and for my sister, Gerrish has provided a rich source of matierials and a fine biography.
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The Story of H. Avray Tipping,
By Poppy J. - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Edwardian Country Life: The Story of H. Avray Tipping (Hardcover)
As picture books go, this book does not disappoint the reader yearning for photos of the English countryside. Henry Avray Tipping lived for 1855 to 1933. He was a man who was best known as an academic, a writer and a collector. His hobby included visiting the great country houses in the UK and he wrote about his recorded notes in Country Life a magazine of the time. Tipping wrote extensively as an authority regarding houses, furniture, landscaping, and gardening. He also restored older homes, and bought several estates in Middlesex, Oxfordshire, and Monmothshire.The book chronicles the contents of a diary which is a year in Tipping's life as an Edwardian gentleman. He was born in France to cultured parents and lived in chateaus during his childhood. His father was an educated man and he was encouraged to study architecture. He restored old village building for Parliament from the year 1868 to 1874. Tipping's mother, who was a Quaker, raised four sons with Henry being the youngest. After his other brothers died, he was the sole hear of his parent's estate. The book reviews his impression of his life and how he chose to influence others. He is seen as the type of man who today would be on the board of directors of major corporations, and in his time he was a member of many local and prominent society organizations. He worked to ensure that people were able to enjoy open air spaces and what we now call "green spaces" in communities around the UK. The photos in the book are old and new, of gardens, beautiful landscapes, historical documents and some original sketches. Tipping worked to collaborate with others in his life which showed his business acumen and the results were seen in the makings of several great estates in the UK, with influence beyond to other countries many decades later. The book is coffee table hardcover version of the life of Tipping and includes quotes, anecdotes and stories of his life. I especially enjoyed the full color photos of the gardens, landscaping and copies of personal letters of Tipping. His comprehensive work as a garden designer gained him recognition even after his death. His work at Country Life and his legacy in developing gardens was an influence over other architects, landscapers, and natural designers over time. The book has high quality pictures and is appropriate for any age reader interested in history of the region during the time of his life. |
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