Lindley Live - Lost London Gardens: RHS Kensington Gardens

Uncover the hidden history of the RHS's Victorian era garden as told by the RHS collections, in this 15 minute show and tell at the RHS Lindley Library!

Join our summer series of Lindley Live talks as we shine a light on the lost RHS Kensington Gardens, which once stood on the site of Imperial College in South Kensington.

Browse the photographs, maps and archives which document the garden from design and construction, to its untimely closure.

Our informal show and tells offer a 15 minute introduction to the treasures of our Library collection to liven up your lunch break.

No need to book, just drop in. RHS membership not required. Register your interest to receive a reminder ahead of the event.

Discover our archives exploring the lost garden of RHS Kensington Gardens with the RHS Digital Collections.

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Event Details

Find us at 80 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PE. We are open Tuesday to Friday, 10am – 4pm.

The show and tell begins at 1.15pm. Come early to browse our collection of modern titles and changing book displays.

Make sure to check out our evening event programme, Lindley Late, as we take an unexpected perspective on horticulture with a unique selection of evening talks, workshops and conversations.

Our Lindley Live series continues with the following talks:

Tuesday 6 May - Capturing Chelsea: A Photographic History of the Flower Show

Tuesday 13 May - Dogs and Gardens: Canines in the Library Collections

Tuesday 3 June - Pteridomania: The Victorian Fern Craze

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Contact

For any questions, including accessibility enquiries, please email bGlicmFyeSB8IHJocyAhIG9yZyAhIHVr

Discover more about the RHS Lindley Library via our website, social media and new Digital Collections.

The image in the banner is a glass lantern slide of RHS Kensington Garden from the south. RHS Lindley Collections: Find more inspiration with the RHS Digital Collections.

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