Winter Lecture 2024
Tales from the Nineteenth Century Horticultural Trade Press
Francesca Murray will tell the fascinating and at times sensational story of the gardening press which emerged as a powerhouse of horticultural knowledge exchange and contributed to the professionalisation of the nineteenth-century gardening trade.
In particular, amongst other journals Francesca will discuss The Gardener’s Gazette, the first weekly gardening newspaper launched in 1837 by the champion of the florists, George Glenny, its irascible editor.
Fearlessly taking on the Horticultural Society and John Lindley, editor of the rival Gardener’s Chronicle, he was determined to advance standards of floriculture and improve the lives of working gardeners whilst of course, increasing his circulation figures.
The Lecture, open to both BGHG members and non-members alike will take place on TUESDAY, 19 November 2024 at 18.30 at The Lumen Centre, Bloomsbury. Doors will open at 18.00
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Tales from the Nineteenth Century Horticultural Trade Press
The BGHG Winter Lecture is held in late autumn each year and is OPEN TO ALL.