About this Event
Join the RHS Lindley Library and Dr Caroline Iken as we celebrate garden designer, author, nursery woman, artist and gardener: Gertude Jekyll (1843-1932).
Influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, and her artistic interest in pattern and colour theory, she pushed the boundaries of garden design to ‘paint a landscape with living things’.
In this conversation we will be looking at Jekyll’s designs and continued influence – taking a close look at her scrapbook (held by the Lindley Library) and her house and garden, Munstead Wood.
There will be plenty of time to ask questions, plus you can join us for a drink after the conversation and explore the RHS Lindley Library's collection of gardening books.
Tickets are required for the event with the ticket cost supporting the RHS Lindley Library.
Discover Gertrude Jekyll's Scrapbook and other treasures from our collections, on RHS Digital Collections.
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Speaker
Dr Caroline Iken - Caroline the Cultural Heritage Curator of the National Trust's recently acquired property, Munstead Wood. Read about the significance of Munstead Wood, the home and garden on Gertrude Jekyll for over 40 years, and the current restoration of the property on the National Trust website.
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Event Details
Doors open at 6.00pm, with the conversation beginning at 6.30pm.
Tickets for this event are required, with the ticket cost supporting the RHS Lindley Library. Some tickets will be available on the door. RHS membership not required.
To keep the event as accessible as possible you can choose a full price ticket (£8) or you can make a donation of an amount affordable to you.
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Contact
For any questions, including accessibility enquiries, please email [email protected]
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The image in the banner is a portrait of Gertrude Jekyll from Gertrude Jekyll: a memoir, by Francis Jekyll, 1934. RHS Lindley Collections: Find more inspiration with the RHS Digital Collections.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
RHS Lindley Library, 80 Vincent Square, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 8.00
