Feeding London Guildhall Library

COVENT

FRUITANDVEG

NURSERY VEGETABLES FOR SALE

ASPARAGUS

The Library of London History

STRONG HERBS

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SORREL,AND

PARSLEY

ARTICHOKES

4 APRIL – 24 JUNE

EXHIBITION

FEEDING LONDON: THE FORGOTTEN MARKET GARDENS FREE EXHIBITION

This exhibition celebrates the long history of market gardening in South West London, telling the story of commercial food-growing in the area, and includes sound-recorded memories of workers and families which bring the past to life. Also on display will be a selection of material from Guildhall Library’s fascinating gardening collections.

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GREENHOUSES

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Booking is essential for all events. Please visit www.ghlevents.eventbrite.co.uk for more details.

FEEDING LONDON EVENTS

EXHIBITION LATE VIEW AND LAUNCH

5 April, 6-8pm £5 plus booking fee, includes a glass of wine Join historian David Lawrie to hear about the leading families who cultivated the gardens and the nurseries and their impact on feeding London, right up until the 1970s, when the fruit, vegetables and cut flowers were abundant. Heritage project manager, Juliana Vandegrift, will also give an overview of the Model Market Garden created by their volunteer community.

Includes an exclusive late view of the exhibition.

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF GARDENERS’ AT GUILDHALL LIBRARY 14 April, 2-3pm, FREE This illustrated talk will introduce you to some of the delightful books in this collection which you are welcome to read and enjoy.

SHIRLEY HIBBERD, THE FATHER OF AMATEUR GARDENING

12 May, 2-3pm, FREE Shirley Hibberd was a London journalist, scientist and naturalist who became the first successful writer specifically for amateur gardeners, hitherto ignored by professionals with vested interests. Also a campaigner for the environment and animal rights, he proved to be a man ahead of his time and now deserves recognition. Join Anne Wilkinson to learn more.

GARDENERS’ COLLECTION WORKSHOP: GARDENING IN THE LIBRARY

26 May, 2-3pm, FREE Come to our workshop led by Assistant Librarian Jeanie Smith and get a closer look at some of the delightful books in the Worshipful Company of Gardeners’ Collection. No need to bring your gardening gloves!

Curated by Jam Yesterday, Jam Tomorrow, a Heritage Lottery funded project of the Environment Trust, and Guildhall Library.

Guildhall Library Aldermanbury, London EC2V 7HH 020 7332 1868 / 020 7332 1870 guildhall.library@cityoflondon.gov.uk www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/guildhalllibrary Follow