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This course will explore the close relationship between the inhabitants of Newcastle and their gardens between 1750 and 1945. It will look at gardens in the centre of the town in the Georgian period; at the new gardens created for suburban residences in the Victorian period; at the rapid increase in the number of allotments worked by the occupiers of terrace houses in the 19^th century; at the key role played by local nursery and seedsmen during this period; at the formation and activities of horticultural and flower societies in the borough; and at public gardens of every shape and size, including not only the Queen’s Gardens but also the garden worked by the inmates of Newcastle Workhouse.

The course will be divided into two parts.  The first part will deal with gardens between 1750 and 1851; the second with gardens between 1852 and 1945.

Where and When?

The course will be held at the Borough Museum and Art Gallery and will run for 8 weeks on Thursdays. There will be two sessions 10-12 and 2-4. The course will begin on Sept 30 and end on Nov 25 (with a break for half term on October 28).

A follow-up course of 8 weeks is planned for early 2011 on Thursdays covering the period 1852-1945

Single course: £52/£48 concessions

Both courses: £93.60/86.40 concessions  includes 10% discount

Please note that both courses must be booked and paid for at the same time to qualify for the 10% discount. Closing date for enrolment is August 31 2010. Places are limited to 20  - you  are advised to book early!

For more information or to book please contact-

The Borough Museum & Art Gallery

Brampton Park

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Staffordshire

ST5 0QP

Telephone 01782 619705

Or email nulmuseum@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk