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The Gardens at Kew (Hardcover)

by Allen Paterson (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd; illustrated edition edition (20 Nov 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0711225362
  • ISBN-13: 978-0711225367
  • Product Dimensions: 31 x 25.6 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 29,877 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This engaging and beautifully illustrated account of Kew's journey shows us how it has not only survived two world wars and a raft of ideological challenges but has gone from strength to strength. The author clearly loves his subject and gives it a fitting, at times almost poetic, tribute. --Waterstone's Books Quarterly

This gorgeous book, lavishly illustrated with 300 colour photographs, is published to tie in with the anniversary of its foundation and celebrates Kew's remarkable history and influence. A feast for the eyes - and inspiration for your own backyard. --Daily Mail

As well as providing a thorough record of the past, the garden as it is today is challenged and its importance discussed. The book, with beautiful photographs throughout, emphasises that this garden is not just important for aesthetic reasons or purely to show off the comprehensive collections of plants from around the world - today kew is making a positive environmental contribution with initiatives like the Millenium Seed Bank Project. --English Garden


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With over a million visitors a year, Kew is one of the world's best-loved gardens. As well as having a fascinating history and holding an unchallenged position as the world's leading botanical research institute, it is a paradise for plant lovers, offering a wealth of ideas and inspiration for every gardener. Allen Paterson charts the evolution of Kew from private pleasure ground to public park to international institution. This story includes a cast of royalty, scientists, landscape designers and artists, at first being influenced by, later leading the development of plant collections elsewhere in Britain and around the world. This book will be beautifully illustrated with photographs of the garden today and archive illustrations from the Kew collection. It is published to tie in with the 250th Anniversary of Kew and is published by Frances Lincoln in association with the Royal Botanical Gardens Kew.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A 250 YEAR CELEBRATION, 14 Nov 2008
By Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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Most people probably don't pick up a book after noting the publisher, but I invariably do if it's a Frances Lincoln book. Her titles are always beautifully done, enhanced with stunning photographs, full of information. Such is surely the case with The Gardens At Kew, a gorgeous celebration of Kew's 250 years.

In this beautiful volume the history of this remarkable place is traced, noting the development of what now comprises 300 acres of riverside land. While today we find it home to the Royal Botanic Gardens, it once held cottages, country house estates, and even poor pasture.

Among the royals who took a hand in the improvement of the grounds was Princess Caroline, the daughter-in-law of George I. She was an inveterate garden-maker who of course observed the fashion of her time - formal gardens. During her growing up years Europe was impressed by the work of gardener Andre Le Notre, largely responsible for the gardens at Versailles. She may well have felt his influence.

Eyes would have difficulty taking in all of the beauty at these Gardens today - there is The Lake, created by William Hooker in the late 1840s, amazing with four islands planted so that their autumn colors are reflected in the water. Another marvel is the Pagoda seen rising above the trees, and the Temples of Bellona and Aeolus designed by Sir William Chambers.

Some 304 pages hold not only 300 color illustrations but also archival photographs. Whether a weekend gardener or a serious student of landscape there is much to be enjoyed in The Gardens At Kew.

- Gail Cooke
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Gardens at Kew, 26 Feb 2009
By Dhbenson (Tunbridge Wells) - See all my reviews
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Having been to Kew twice last year, the first time since I went in the 70's, this was a book I purchased as a souvenir of times present and times past.
Although I purchased it for its pictorial content,I found it a most enjoyable read and read right through it, it kept my interest all the way through and it will be a book I will continue to dip into in the future.
A bonus was that the book was bang up to date, including details of the treetop walkway that was opened in 2008.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Gardens at Kew, 15 Feb 2009
By Mrs. Wendy M. Hardy (Norfolk) - See all my reviews
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I received this book as a gift and am delighted with it. I love the history of Kew and learnt a lot about the way it became what it is today. I have also found it very useful in planning my next visit as there is so much to see that you must select your favourite areas.
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A lovely book - I've been visiting Kew Gardens for over 30 years - I revised for my O and A Levels there, stopped off often on my way home from school and now I meet friends there... Read more
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