Archaeology, History & History of Art

The Story Of England's Historic Parks And Gardens

All CategoriesArchaeology, History & History of Art

Course synopsis

Ever wanted to know how to read a garden? This course provides an introduction to England's garden history including sources of inspiration, details on leading designers and features to identify and interpret them.  

“The many great gardens of the world, of literature and poetry, of painting and music, of religion and architecture, all make the point as clear as possible: The soul cannot thrive in the absence of a garden".

― Sir Thomas More

Wednesday evenings 7.15-8.45pm 

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Time/PlacePriceSessionsQuantity
Autumn 2025/2026
wednesdays, 19:15 - 20:45
£149.4012

Note: places on courses and events are only reserved once purchased.

About the teacher

Alexandra Fairclough

Alexandra is an architectural historian...

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