Lindley Learn - Researching the Victorian Gardening Press

Explore the boom in gardening press in the 19th century, with the help of the RHS Lindley Library's vast collection of Victorian periodicals
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, we will trace the evolution of gardening and the horticultural industry through the 19th century.

Delving into our vast collection of periodicals, we will explore the boom in gardening press from across the British Isles and how Victorian journals can be an important resource for garden and social history research.

We will consider Victorian literacy and evolving printing methods, before discovering innovations within horticulture, the development of a professional gardeners, and some key voices within the Press.

The session will be made up of three short lectures by Francesca, each 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.

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Contact

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