Planting Ideas: sources for the history of gardening in Surrey

Type:Culture/Heritage

Surrey History Centre, 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6ND

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Planting Ideas: sources for the history of gardening in Surrey

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This illustrated talk explores the wide range of sources held by Surrey History Centre that can be used to study the history of Surrey's gardens – ordnance survey maps, tithe and enclosure maps, charity records, deeds, estate plans, sale particulars, family papers, photograph albums, business and society records, watercolours and engravings can all be used to uncover the history of garden design, planting and the skills of Surrey's gardeners over some seven centuries.

Tickets: £5.
Please book a place online. After payment has been received, attendees will be sent their unique Zoom link and password.

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