Brentford & Chiswick Historyさんのイラストまとめ

Sir Joseph Paxton (1803-1865) gardener, architect and designer of the Crystal Palace, began his career on 13th Nov 1823 when he entered the Horticultural Society’s Chiswick gardens as a labourer. Learn more in "Joseph Paxton in Chiswick"- https://t.co/8p6FhFHai7 #gardenhistory

Sir Joseph Paxton (1803-1865) gardener, architect and designer of the Crystal Palace. He began his career in 1823 when he became a labourer at the Horticultural Society’s gardens at Chiswick House. More in "Joseph Paxton in Chiswick"- https://t.co/8p6FhFHai7 #gardenhistory

Sir Stephen Fox (1627-1716) loyal courtier to Charles II, owned an estate in Chiswick, later known as Moreton Hall and gardens. It was incorporated into the grounds of Chiswick House in June 1812. Below is Samuel Ware’s 1812 survey and plan of the estate. https://t.co/tLrK1au0N7

Sarah Crease (1826-1922) artist, diarist & daughter of botanist John Lindley, spent her early life in #BedfordPark. Her botanical illustrations were included in her father's publications Gardener's Chronicle & The Vegetable Kingdom https://t.co/w5upFanAw4 #InternationalWomensDay

Griffin, a mythical creature with the body of a lion & the head, wings & talons of an eagle. It appears on the coat of arms for Brentford & Chiswick & is the emblem for Fuller's Brewery in Chiswick. Sightings of the creature occurred in Brentford in the 1980s. #FolkloreThursday