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Articles found in Century Group: 19th Century

Periods

Victorian gardens offer a window into a world where nature, design, and innovation came together in dazzling harmony.

Periods / Styles

Rooted in Enlightenment thinking and the rise of the picturesque, Georgian gardens became spaces where nature was artfully framed rather than tamed.

People

William Robinson (1835–1935) was apparently responsible for the design of only one garden, Gravetye Manor in Sussex, but his influence is still felt today.

Styles

The English Landscape Garden developed throughout the eighteenth century and has been called our greatest contribution to art and culture.

People

The Picturesque was a very popular idea in the mid to late eighteenth century, initially focussing on viewing the natural landscape as if it were a picture in a frame, although it later evolved into a more complex set of aesthetic ideals and influenced fashions in English landscape garden design.

Places

Imagine stepping into a garden where history lingers in the air, where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert once found solace amid vibrant blooms. Osborne House on the Isle of Wight is more than just a former royal residence – it’s a place where nature and history intertwine, creating an atmosphere that feels both grand and intimate.

People

In a time when women were expected to stay in the drawing room, Ellen Ann Willmott (1858–1934) was digging in the dirt, often quite literally reshaping the landscape of British gardening.

Places

A unique site with four complete period gardens including 17th century, Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian gardens.