Hosted by The Harley Gallery, Welbeck Estate, July 30th.
A rare collection of early color photos will be used to reveal the history behind the gardens of Welbeck Abbey in a free online chat, and Derek Adlam, former curator of the Portland Collection of the property in Nottinghamshire, will explore the history of the gardens and discuss their shape The 6th Duchess of Portland developed the flower gardens of Welbeck Abbey for the family and their guests. Work on the gardens began around 1905 with the creation of a large herbaceous border, balustrades, pergolas and a sunken garden. The story of this chapter of its history was recorded on stereoscopic autochromes, an early form of color photography that showed images in 3D. This rare series of early photographs will be used during the conversation that will take place on July 30th at 12 noon. To book a free place, send an email to [email protected]
Lisa Gee, Director of Harley Gallery said, “The photographs are today the only record of some of the most remarkable flower gardens ever laid out in Britain.
![The rare series of early photographs is used during the conversation.]()
The rare series of early photographs is used during the conversation.
“They enable us to experience the splendor of Duchess Winifred’s gardens through incredibly vivid, haunting images. The lecture will be interesting for gardeners and historians … actually everyone who has ever been interested in the gardens here in Welbeck. “
Derek Adlam is retired curator of the Portland Collection and continues to live on the historic Welbeck estate.
He has written two books on the history of the property, including Tunnel Vision: The Enigmatic 5th Duke of Portland and The Great Collector: Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford.
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