This talk was held, using Zoom, on FRIDAY 2nd July 2021 at 7.30pm.

An illustrated talk by Professor Stephen Ubex,

Landscape Archaeologist,

Cambridge University,

and

Mrs Ann Burrows

Professor Ubex is an authority on the history of the British landscape and used Gayhurst Manor and Park as the basis for his illustrated talk.  The Gardens and Park have been developed since the initial design by Capability Brown (c 1751), by Repton (c 1791-5) and then Burges (c 1860) as part of his wider assignment to remodel the house, especially the interior.  Traces of their work are clearly evident.

Ann Burrows, previously a resident at Gayhurst House, talked about some those who have owned and lived in it over the centuries.

There was a linked event on the following afternoon, Saturday 3rd July, when there were guided tours of the Gardens and Church.  

All proceeds went to Church funds.

A recording of the talks will be made available through this website – watch this space!