The obese hens of Hampton Court

I thought it was about time I drew some attention towards the group I run 1‘Run’ is a big word, I need to start updating the lists of gardens again, which is my self-inflicted duty as the group admin. But the lack of updating on my part, luckily does not…

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Classical (garden) architecture

Some motifs that are passed on from classical architecture till this day are quite well known. Others are not so obviously classical. Here a small decorarive motif used in a bridge in Paris is traced back to a Roman mural dating from 30-20 BC. But a 16th century drawing shows that the motif was never really forgotten.

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Summary

Some motifs that are passed on from classical architecture till this day are quite well known. Others are not so obviously classical. Here a small decorarive motif used in a bridge in Paris is traced back to a Roman mural dating from 30-20 BC. But a 16th century drawing shows that the motif was never really forgotten.

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American gardens of the early 20th century

A great set of coloured lantern slides made between 1895 and 1935 is made available on flickr by The Library of Congress. And there is a book about the photographer, Frances Benjamin Johnston. Some information and a link to the set is presented here.

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Summary

A great set of coloured lantern slides made between 1895 and 1935 is made available on flickr by The Library of Congress. And there is a book about the photographer, Frances Benjamin Johnston. Some information and a link to the set is presented here.

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