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Building a dream in the garden suburbs

In the late 19th century a ‘garden suburb’ promised a retreat from London’s dirt and crowds. See how this new concept was developed to appeal to the health concerns of the literary classes.

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Graveyards as green getaways

Stressed city dwellers have been visiting cemeteries in greater numbers since the start of the pandemic. Discover how, despite the constant reminders of death, graveyards bring visitors a sense of renewal.

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In the tracks of Derek Jarman’s tears

Researcher E K Myerson shares her moving encounters with the personal papers of artist and filmmaker Derek Jarman.

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Notes upon arrival

In an effort to feel at home back in the country of her birth, poet Bhanu Kapil recognises the small revelations of nature in a chilly UK spring as a way to reconnect.

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  • Two spotted Asian bucks in a landscape garden. Etching by M. E. Ridinger.
  • A man in a fez is leading a richly decorated horse past an ornamental balcony towards a landscaped garden. Etching by M. E. Ridinger after J. E. Ridinger.
  • An ornate formal garden with people talking, and gardeners working. Etching by E. Hedouin, 1856.
  • A large renaissance water garden with angels in the clouds above. Etching.
  • A classical garden with statues and topiary work. Coloured etching.
  • An ornate garden obelisk with water cascading down its sides. Etching by J. Goeree after S. Schynvoet, early 18th century.
  • Fashionable visitors strolling in a garden with statues and elaborate topiary work. Etching, 18th century.
  • An ornate garden monument with women seated either side holding garden plans and design implements. Etching by J. Schynvoet after S. Schynvoet, early 18th century.
  • An ornate garden obelisk decorated with urns and statues. Etching by J. Schynvoet after S. Schynvoet, early 18th century.
  • An ornate garden obelisk with women seated on the base shielding their eyes. Etching by J. Goeree after S. Schynvoet, early 18th century.
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