Lindley Learn - Flowers that Defined the Victorians
Schedule
Mon Jul 27 2026 at 01:30 pm to 04:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
RHS Lindley Library | London, EN
About this Event
Join RHS Libraries as we delve a little deeper into our collections with our programme of study days.
In this session hosted by garden historian Dr Francesca Murray, discover the flowers that captured the imagination of Britain's Victorian botanists and gardeners.
From roses and orchids to ferns and fuchsias, explore how plant introductions, hybridisation and the language of flowers helped to popularised some beloved blooms.
It will be made up of a lecture by Francesca, followed by a tour of selected works from the RHS Lindley Library collections.
There will be regular breaks and light refreshments will be served, plus the opportunity to ask questions throughout the session.
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Speaker
Francesca Murray - Francesca studied horticulture and garden design at Berkshire Agriculture College before running her own garden design business. Francesca has an MA in Garden History and a PhD from Queen Mary’s University of London, where she researched nineteenth-century gardeners and nurserymen. She is a trustee of the Gardens Trust and speaker for Perennial.
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
Tickets for this event are limited and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are £20 for RHS members and students, and £25 for non-members. The ticket cost supports the RHS Lindley Library.
The RHS Lindley Library is closed to the public on Mondays. Doors will open to event ticket holders at 1.15pm, with the session beginning at 1.30pm.
Please note that due to the nature of the Edwardian building, it is necessary for participants of the event to be able to independently manage stairs.
RHS Libraries events explore unexpected perspectives on horticulture with a unique selection of collections tours, talks, workshops and conversations. Discover our programme of online and in person events on EventBrite.
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Contact
For any questions, including accessibility enquiries, please email [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
RHS Lindley Library, 80 Vincent Square, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 20.00 to GBP 25.00
