George London: Discovering His Gardens Study Day at Fetcham Park, Surrey Saturday 11 May 2019
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SURREY GARDENS TRUST George London: Discovering his Gardens Study Day at Fetcham Park, Surrey Saturday 11 May 2019 Fetcham Park: Rear view of current house (Emma Sekhon Photo). Hanbury Hall: Rear of hall Join us for a rare opportunity to explore the life and work of George London and his influential role in the development of English garden design. George London (c. 1650-1714), one of the most influential nurserymen and garden designers during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, was originally apprenticed to John Rose, gardener to Charles II and the Earl of Sussex. He succeeded Rose as gardener to Henry Compton, the Bishop of London at Fulham Palace, a keen botanist and important political figure. An appointment as superintendent of the Royal Gardens swiftly followed. He went on to design gardens for many members of the aristocracy and royal family, incorporating the fashionable formality of the French and Dutch gardens with such notable elements as elaborate parterres, tree-lined avenues, topiary and ornate water features. He also founded the renowned Brompton Park Nursery, and with Henry Wise, monopolised the industry with a comprehensive landscape and nursery supply service. Unlike many subsequent garden designers, little remains of George London’s gardens, which were overtaken by the ‘landscape movement’ as it gathered pace in the late 18th century. The study day will focus on George London’s mastery of garden design, his originality and versatility spanning over three decades. TICKETS £28 (SGT member) £32 (non-SGT member) Cost includes coffee and refreshments upon arrival, lunch, lectures, panel discussion and afternoon tea www.surreygardenstrust.co.uk Registered Charity No: 1010787, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales No: 2651007 Registered Address: Surrey Gardens Trust. The Oriel, Sydenham Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3SR A member of The Gardens Trust .