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The "unofficial" British rose, so called because its root was said to cure a bite from a mad dog, courtesy of Diana Ruth Wilson (1886-1969)

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2021-07-06

Born on this day 1886 at The Green, Sherborne, the pioneering botanical artist Diana Ruth Wilson. Shown with her younger sister Patience outside her home.

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2021-05-31

Variations on a theme of primula this morning, from the Diana Ruth Wilson botanical collection

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2021-04-19

Selection of cheery yellows from our botanical art collection by Diana Ruth Wilson (1886-1969)

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2021-04-12

Autumnal hedgerow fruits from our collection of botanical watercolours by Diana Ruth Wilson (1886-1969)

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2020-10-05

Some beautiful heathland plants from our botanical art collection by Diana Ruth Wilson (1886-1969)#BotanicMonday

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2020-09-22

Selection of colourful seasonal fruits from our wonderful collection of botanical watercolours

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2020-08-24

Let's have a bit of autumn colour to celebrate the turning of the year, from our Wilson botanical collection

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2019-09-02

A selection of meadow plants from our Edwardian botanical artist, Diana Ruth Wilson (1886-1969) - these should all be allowed to thrive!

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2019-06-24

Diana Ruth Wilson's incredible series of 200 watercolours record unusual plants that we have now lost or are losing in the local area

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2019-05-13

A selection of blossoming trees from the Diana Ruth Wilson collection - come and view these and many more today as the museum is open from 11am - 1pm

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2019-05-06

Appearing in the woods now - as seen by Diana Ruth Wilson, Sherborne's extraordinary botanical artist

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2019-04-22

The graceful larch as seen by Diana Ruth Wilson (1886-1969), Sherborne's wonderful botanical artist

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2019-04-08

Greater and lesser periwinkles from the Wilson botanical collection. Visit the museum and see 194 amazing paintings like this!

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2019-03-25

Primroses for a warm February day courtesy of Diana Ruth Wilson (1886 - 1969) and our amazing collection of her work

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2019-02-26