From Gallows to Gardens

London’s Oldest Botanic Garden Blooms with History

“The greatest service which can be rendered any country is to add a useful plant to its culture”- Thomas Jefferson

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Chelsea Physic Garden- historic botanical garden showcasing diverse plant species - Shutterstock

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In today’s email: 

• From Gallows to Gardens

• London for the Art Lover

• Around The Web: Hampstead’s Hidden Hill Garden; Visit Leadenhall Market;

  Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK and more.

• From Social Media - The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London

• Yum Recipes - How To Cook Eggs Benedict

• Extra - Chelsea Physic Garden

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From Gallows to Gardens

Established in 1673, by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London, Chelsea Physic Garden is home to over 4,500 medicinal, edible and useful plants. Open Sunday – Friday, visitors can explore the historic glasshouses, discover the plant collection, or simply relax and enjoy the four-acres of green space in central London. Explore London's oldest botanic garden

Chelsea Physic Garden West London - Shutterstock

London for the Art Lover

London is a dream destination for art lovers—and has been for centuries. Its art history stretches back to the time of royal patronage and Enlightenment-era collecting, when institutions like the Royal Academy and the British Museum began shaping the capital as a global centre for the arts. Over the years, the city has welcomed artists from Turner and Hogarth to Hockney and Banksy, creating a vibrant, evolving scene that blends tradition with innovation

Fountain on Trafalgar square and National Gallery - Shutterstock

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Around The Web

Hampstead’s Hidden Hill Garden

The Hill Garden and Pergola in Hampstead is absolutely one of my favourite spots in London. This Edwardian beauty can be found in the North-west corner of Hampstead Heath and is one of London’s best hidden gems

Visit Leadenhall Market

Leadenhall market London is an extremely beautiful and unique covered shopping market in the financial district. It is quite the popular destination for Harry Potter fans who know it better as Diagon Alley or one of the entrances to the Leaky Cauldron

A Mysterious Pair of Mice

A plaque indicates that the buildings were constructed in 1861-62, as an office for spice merchants, but it is not known when the sculpted rodents appeared on the scene

The Reflection Garden

The Reflection Garden provides c.1,000m2 of tranquil public space in the heart of the City of London that is accessible to all. This previously underused garden sits in a challenging location, surrounded by roads, adjacent to St Paul’s Cathedral

A Day out at Dover Castle

With just one ticket you’ll practice defending your own castle and burn off some energy in the Siege Play Area, climb the Medieval Great Tower to discover the pomp and pageantry of King Henry II’s court or take a tour in the Secret Wartime Tunnels where the story of Operation Dynamo is brought to life

Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic royal palaces, castles and residences in the world. From the towering turrets of Windsor Castle to the elegant interiors of Buckingham Palace, these historic buildings offer a glimpse into the lives of Britain’s royal family.

Buckingham Palace - Love to Visit London

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From Social Media

The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London

Yum

How To Cook Eggs Benedict

Extra 

Chelsea Physic Garden

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