Place    From 1759 

Kew Gardens

Categories: Gardens / Agriculture

Officially, The Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. They originated in the garden of Kew Park formed by Lord Capel John of Tewkesbury. They were extended by Augusta, Dowager Princess of Wales and further enriched by King George III, aided by William Aiton and Joseph Banks. Its most recognisable building, The Palm House was built by architect Decimus Burton and iron-maker Richard Turner. This was the first large-scale use of wrought iron. The gardens were made a World Heritage Site in July 2003.

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Kew Gardens

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Kew Gardens Station rebuilding

The plaque is in the station entrance hall.

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Sir Joseph and Sir William Hooker

Plaque unveiled by Princess Alexandra.

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This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Kew Gardens

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Kew Gardens war memorial

‘Floreat Kew’, meaning ‘May Kew Flourish’ is the motto of the Kew Guild. 

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The Royal Hospital Chelsea

The Royal Hospital Chelsea

A retirement and nursing home for British soldiers who are unfit for further duty due to injury or old age. They are popularly known as ‘Chelsea Pensioners’. Female pensioners were first admitted i...

Building, Architecture, Armed Forces, Gardens / Agriculture

2 memorials
Bexley Civic Society

Bexley Civic Society

Environmental group. Founded in the 1970s with the objectives to improve the local environment, protect the green belt, eliminate street clutter and protect wildlife.

Group, Community / Clubs, Gardens / Agriculture

6 memorials
Hilary Peters

Hilary Peters

Peters took our a lease on the derelict wharf and a house on Ballast Quay in 1963.  Here she created a communal riverside garden from which grew a landscape business, Union Wharf Nursery Garden. Pr...

Person, Gardens / Agriculture

1 memorial
Reginald Brabazon, 12th Earl Meath, KP

Reginald Brabazon, 12th Earl Meath, KP

Born near Belgrave Square. The Earl of Meath was actively engaged in social and philanthropic work. He was the first chairman of the Young Men's Friendly Society, first President of the British Col...

Person, Gardens / Agriculture, Philanthropy, Social Welfare

1 memorial
Lady Dorothy Nevill

Lady Dorothy Nevill

Hostess, horticulturist, collector, writer. Born 11 Berkeley Square. Daughter of Horatio Walpole, third earl of Orford, Died at home at 45 Charles Street.

Person, Gardens / Agriculture, Literature

1 memorial