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Articles found in Topic Tag: Landscape Design

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Eleonora Tonon takes us on a tour of Cecil Pinsent’s famous 20th Century gardens in Tuscany, from their inspiration to their creation.

People

Cecil Pinsent trained in London before settling in Florence, where he created symmetrical, geometrically ordered Tuscan gardens for the vibrant local Anglo-American expatriate community.

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A park or garden is more than a single focal point like a fountain, their true charm lies in the full sensory experience of a place including distant views, soothing sounds, and crisp, fresh air.

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The rise of football in Britain coincided with one of the great social innovations of the nineteenth century – the creation of public parks.

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Designed to improve our health and community cohesion, playgrounds began as ‘gymnasia’ for all to use.

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From ancient shrines to 18th century entertainment spaces we explore the development of grottoes in gardens.

Periods

When we picture the gardens of the Roman period, our minds often leap to grand courtyards and marble statues, yet the reality was far more varied and influential than such images suggest.

People

Robert Marnock (1800-89) was a Scottish landscape gardener, designer, curator, nurseryman, head gardener, garden writer and editor who designed many gardens across Britain.

Places

Inspired by the Anglo-Japanese Exhibition of 1910, Lord Egerton decided to install his own Japanese Garden at Tatton Park.