High Holborn
London EC1N
UK
We think of men such as Lancelot “Capability” Brown, (b 1796) as garden and landscape designers, but they were also major contractors and entrepreneurs. Brown, Repton and others in the 18th century were responsible for projects costing – in today’s money – billions of pounds.
In the 19th century, Joseph Paxton was not only in charge of hugh projects at Chatsworth, he built the Crystal Palace, marketed a range of greenhouses and designed public parks.
The business methods and achievements of these entrepreneurs will be demonstrated as well as their place in British society and their relationships with their clients and employers.
Part of the Mondays at One Garden Series.
This is a free public lecture by Professor Sir Roderick Floud FBA.
There is no need to book in advance for this lecture. It runs on a first come first served basis.