Thomas Garnier was Dean of Winchester from 1840-1872. He was passionate about plants and was a founding member of the Hampshire Horticultural Society and many of the trees that surround the Cathedral were planted by him. A small peaceful garden by the cathedral was created in 1995 in his memory.
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At certain times of the year the Dean's garden is open - that is well worth a visit, we were allowed to hold a fete there every year and to take our chorister sons there for a picnic lunch on the last day of their summer session, down by the river banks. It was always sunny, and idyllic.
ReplyDeleteI can't remember when the open days were, though, which month.
The gardens at St. John's Cross and The Bishop's Palace are also worth a visit, if you get the chance. The events aren't always all that well advertised, though.
Pretty garden.
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly what comes to mind when I think of England - lovely shot!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments. Will keep an eye out for more garden openings
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