City of London gardens: their history and botany

City Lit

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The City of London, the Square Mile, has 47 gardens, 43 churchyards and 110 other planted areas in 10.5 acres of open space. We will explore the history and planting of a selection of gardens including St Pauls churchyard, Christchurch Greyfriars, Postman's Park, and the herb gardens of the Barber Surgeons Company.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

List some of the origins of City gardens
Appreciate the range of planting groups and styles
List some of the key individuals and organisations involved in creating and maintaining these precious spaces.

No other costs involved. A notepad and pen will be useful.

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Subjects

  • Botany

Course programme

History and origins of the site: eg churchyard, graveyard, city wall, bomb sites, Livery Company garden
Social history and people involved
Planting styles
Plant group may include: trees, shrubs, herbaceous, climbers, annuals ,medicinal herbs
Plant Identification, practical tips.

There will be a briefing session in the morning,at City Lit, with illustrated talks and small group activities. After lunch the tutor will take you on a guided garden walk .You can meet at the City of London Tourist Information office opposite St Pauls Cathedral or travel with the tutor to start the walk.

Additional information

HS021 Introduction to botany HS184 Exploring wetlands in early spring. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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City of London gardens: their history and botany

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