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Historic Gertrude Jekyll garden plans donated to Surrey History Centre 

Recently unearthed plans of a Surrey garden, designed by the renowned Gertrude Jekyll, have been donated to the Surrey History Centre.   Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) of Munstead Wood, Godalming, is celebrated as one of the greatest English garden designers. Though she described herself as an ‘artist-gardener,’ Jekyll was also a painter, embroiderer, interior designer, author, and … Continue reading →