Walled Gardens

Walled gardens are a feature of British gardening history. In the late 18th century, gardens became status symbols, with aristocrats vying to grow ever more exotic fruits - ushering in innovations such as glasshouses and even heated walls. With the First and Second World Wars many of these gardens fell into disrepair, but renovated ones feature at many key National Trust properties and remain a source of pride and fascination today.

About the author

Over the last decade, Jules has established himself as an engaging and versatile writer and broadcaster. As the leading face of the BBC's rural property flagship 'Escape to the Country' he's known to millions, an audience he also developed in 'Britain's Heritage Heroes' and 'Britain's Empty Homes'.

Summary

BBC presenter Jules Hudson (Countryfile, Escape to the Country) is passionate about walled gardens. In this book, he looks at walled gardens throughout England and Wales and explores their history, innovative design and cultural heritage.

Product details

• Authors: Jules Hudson, National Trust Books
• Publisher: Pavilion Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.03.2018
• EAN: 9781909881969
• ISBN: 978-1-909881-96-9
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 217 mm x 242 mm x 23 mm
• Series: National Trust; National Trust
• Subjects: Guides > Nature > Garden; Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Europäische Geschichte, Architektur: berufliche Praxis, Gartendesign und -planung, Gartenbau, Vereinigtes Königreich, Großbritannien, Europa / Geschichte, Kulturgeschichte, Bau / Baukunst, Architektur - Baukunst, Entwurf / Architektur, Architekt / Gartenarchitekt, Gartenarchitektur - Gartenarchitekt, Englische Bücher / Sachbuch / Garten