Neighbours of the more famous Lord Burlington: the gardens of Sir Stephen Fox (1627-1716) & Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington (1674-1743) 7.30pm, Monday 19 February 2024 While Lord Burlington’s Chiswick gardens are amongst the most famous in the country what do we know of the gardens next door which were later acquired, adapted and […]
Monday, 20 February at 7.30pm This illustrated talk will be given by Dr David Jacques OBE, historian of gardens and designed landscapes and author of Chiswick House gardens: 300 years of creation and re-creation, published in 2022. He is THE expert on Chiswick House Grounds; his expertise comes from his detailed research and also from […]
Pleasure Gardens & Pineapple Stoves: Gardeners at Chiswick House 1700-1850, Thursday 22 April at 6.30pm This online talk by Val Bott is being promoted by the Chiswick House & Gardens Trust. To book a place please visit their website – tickets are free but the Trust welcomes donations when you book your place. The talk […]
