Isbn: 9781837053100 - ghosts, myths and oddities of the royal botanic gardens, kew (18 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. Beneath the serene canopy of Kew's global heritage lies a world where history refuses to sleep. From real witches in the arboretum and wyverns on the pagoda to numerous ghostly parties and an unspeakable something in the rhododendrons, this collection uncovers the peculiar folklore of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.Drawing on twenty-five years of insider knowledge, Jonathan S. Farley gathers chilling firsthand accounts from staff, visitors, and the archive collection. Featuring disembodied voices, Second World War bombs and phantom highwaymen, these pages reveal that - whether you are a sceptic or a believer - some of Kew's deepest secrets are yet to bloom.Step inside, before the gates close.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Beneath the serene canopy of Kew's global heritage lies a world where history refuses to sleep. From real witches in the arboretum and wyverns on the pagoda to numerous ghostly parties and an unspeakable something in the rhododendrons, this collection uncovers the peculiar folklore of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.Drawing on twenty-five years of insider knowledge, Jonathan S. Farley gathers chilling firsthand accounts from staff, visitors, and the archive collection. Featuring disembodied voices, Second World War bombs and phantom highwaymen, these pages reveal that - whether you are a sceptic or a believer - some of Kew's deepest secrets are yet to bloom.Step inside, before the gates close.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The historical oddities, strange sighting and old folkore hiding amongst Kew's iconic glasshouses and ancient groves. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is a World Heritage Site globally renowned for its history and botanical treasures. Yet, beneath the serene surface of its iconic glasshouses and ancient groves lies a trove of hidden history, strange sightings, and centuries-old folklore. This book is a captivating collection that lifts the veil on the darker, spookier side of Kew. It draws on unique accounts gathered from staff, visitors, and forgotten archives to illuminate a shadowy landscape. Readers will encounter phantom highwaymen singing near Brentford Eyot, strange lights flickering near the Marianne North Gallery, and even the unsettling specter of a Roman legion marching through the grounds. From centuries-old legends and local mythology to genuine ghost stories and bizarre historical oddities, Ghosts, Myths and other Oddities of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is an essential guide for anyone who has wandered these gardens and sensed that some of the deepest secrets are yet to bloom. AUTHOR: Jonathan Farley is an accredited Archives Conservator, Collections Care Consultant, and Bookbinder, supporting the heritage sector for over thirty years. His training includes bookbinding (ONC, HNC) and an MA in archives conservation, achieving accreditation in 2001. He spent twenty years as Senior Conservator, for the Library, Art and Archives Collection at Kew Gardens. Whilst there, he oversaw the completion of a 3 million HLF-funded art conservation project. 40 b/w illustrations The historical oddities, strange sighting and old folkore hiding amongst Kew's iconic glasshouses and ancient groves Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The historical oddities, strange sighting and old folkore hiding amongst Kew's iconic glasshouses and ancient groves. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is a World Heritage Site globally renowned for its history and botanical treasures. Yet, beneath the serene surface of its iconic glasshouses and ancient groves lies a trove of hidden history, strange sightings, and centuries-old folklore. This book is a captivating collection that lifts the veil on the darker, spookier side of Kew. It draws on unique accounts gathered from staff, visitors, and forgotten archives to illuminate a shadowy landscape. Readers will encounter phantom highwaymen singing near Brentford Eyot, strange lights flickering near the Marianne North Gallery, and even the unsettling specter of a Roman legion marching through the grounds. From centuries-old legends and local mythology to genuine ghost stories and bizarre historical oddities, Ghosts, Myths and other Oddities of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is an essential guide for anyone who has wandered these gardens and sensed that some of the deepest secrets are yet to bloom. AUTHOR: Jonathan Farley is an accredited Archives Conservator, Collections Care Consultant, and Bookbinder, supporting the heritage sector for over thirty years. His training includes bookbinding (ONC, HNC) and an MA in archives conservation, achieving accreditation in 2001. He spent twenty years as Senior Conservator, for the Library, Art and Archives Collection at Kew Gardens. Whilst there, he oversaw the completion of a 3 million HLF-funded art conservation project. 40 b/w illustrations The historical oddities, strange sighting and old folkore hiding amongst Kew's iconic glasshouses and ancient groves Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is a World Heritage Site globally renowned for its history and botanical treasures. Yet, beneath the serene surface of its iconic glasshouses and ancient groves lies a trove of hidden history, strange sightings, and centuries-old folklore. This book is a captivating collection that lifts the veil on the darker, spookier side of Kew. It draws on unique accounts gathered from staff, visitors, and forgotten archives to illuminate a shadowy landscape. Readers will encounter phantom highwaymen singing near Brentford Eyot, strange lights flickering near the Marianne North Gallery, and even the unsettling specter of a Roman legion marching through the grounds. From centuries-old legends and local mythology to genuine ghost stories and bizarre historical oddities, Ghosts, Myths and other Oddities of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is an essential guide for anyone who has wandered these gardens and sensed that some of the deepest secrets are yet to bloom.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Beneath the serene canopy of Kew's global heritage lies a world where history refuses to sleep. From real witches in the arboretum and wyverns on the pagoda to numerous ghostly parties and an unspeakable something in the rhododendrons, this collection uncovers the peculiar folklore of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.Drawing on twenty-five years of insider knowledge, Jonathan S. Farley gathers chilling firsthand accounts from staff, visitors, and the archive collection. Featuring disembodied voices, Second World War bombs and phantom highwaymen, these pages reveal that - whether you are a sceptic or a believer - some of Kew's deepest secrets are yet to bloom.Step inside, before the gates close.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The historical oddities, strange sighting and old folkore hiding amongst Kew's iconic glasshouses and ancient groves. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is a World Heritage Site globally renowned for its history and botanical treasures. Yet, beneath the serene surface of its iconic glasshouses and ancient groves lies a trove of hidden history, strange sightings, and centuries-old folklore. This book is a captivating collection that lifts the veil on the darker, spookier side of Kew. It draws on unique accounts gathered from staff, visitors, and forgotten archives to illuminate a shadowy landscape. Readers will encounter phantom highwaymen singing near Brentford Eyot, strange lights flickering near the Marianne North Gallery, and even the unsettling specter of a Roman legion marching through the grounds. From centuries-old legends and local mythology to genuine ghost stories and bizarre historical oddities, Ghosts, Myths and other Oddities of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is an essential guide for anyone who has wandered these gardens and sensed that some of the deepest secrets are yet to bloom. AUTHOR: Jonathan Farley is an accredited Archives Conservator, Collections Care Consultant, and Bookbinder, supporting the heritage sector for over thirty years. His training includes bookbinding (ONC, HNC) and an MA in archives conservation, achieving accreditation in 2001. He spent twenty years as Senior Conservator, for the Library, Art and Archives Collection at Kew Gardens. Whilst there, he oversaw the completion of a 3 million HLF-funded art conservation project. 40 b/w illustrations The historical oddities, strange sighting and old folkore hiding amongst Kew's iconic glasshouses and ancient groves Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Beneath the serene canopy of Kew's global heritage lies a world where history refuses to sleep. From real witches in the arboretum and wyverns on the pagoda to numerous ghostly parties and an unspeakable something in the rhododendrons, this collection uncovers the peculiar folklore of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.Drawing on twenty-five years of insider knowledge, Jonathan S. Farley gathers chilling firsthand accounts from staff, visitors, and the archive collection. Featuring disembodied voices, Second World War bombs and phantom highwaymen, these pages reveal that - whether you are a sceptic or a believer - some of Kew's deepest secrets are yet to bloom.Step inside, before the gates close.…