Marie at Work

Sheffield Botanical Gardens, 2000

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At Work at the Gardens, August 2000
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The sponsors of the work

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Enjoying the gardens
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Designed in 1833 by Robert Marnock, the original Curator, the Gardens (Grade 11 listed by English Heritage) are a fine example of the Victorian "Gardenesque" style. Notable features amongst the ornamental plantings are the grand promenade leading up to the "Paxton" pavillions, an important example of early metal and glass curvilinear structure. The Gardens contain the highest concentration of listed buildings in Sheffield.

Occupying 19 acres south-west of the city, the Gardens contain over 5,000 species of plants, including national collections of Weigela and Diervilla.

Part funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, an exciting five year restoration project commences in 1999, the first phase of which will provide a cafe, shop and exhibition area. The glass pavillions will be restored to their impressive original layout to house collections of temperate plants.

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