Featured 250th Anniversary Titles from Kew
Kew marks its 250th anniversary with print publications celebrating its diverse and unique history and heritage -
The Plant Hunters
The Plant Hunters tells the story of our obsession with plants. Travelling around the world and throughout history, this is a tale of the botanical pioneers who changed the face of the world’s landscape. Even today hundreds of new species are being discovered. Lavishly illustrated, it also includes facsimile items of memorabilia, previously unpublished, from the archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
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Gardens at Kew
In The Gardens at Kew Allen Paterson charts the evolution of Kew from private pleasure ground to public park to international institution. The story includes a cast of royalty, scientists, landscape designers and artists, who led the development of plant collections at Kew, elsewhere in Britain and around the world. This handsome book is beautifully illustrated with photographs of the Gardens today and archive illustrations from the Kew collection.
The History of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Ray Desmond’s The History of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew is the revised, authorised history of ‘the gardens that changed the world’. Stunningly and richly illustrated, this comprehensive reference is packed full of fascinating and detailed facts, taking in every aspect of Kew’s history over three centuries. A must for all serious Kew lovers.
Kew Magazine
Kew, the magazine of the Royal Botanic Gardens, blends beautiful colour photography with articles on a unique and eclectic range of subjects, including Kew's work behind the scenes at home and abroad, highlighting the vital role it plays in plant conservation research. Free to Friends of Kew, it is also available on subscription in print and in digital (pdf) format
