#21 Sandra Lawrence - Miss Wilmott's Ghosts

In this episode sponsored by Genus Performance Gardenwear Joff talks to Sandra Lawrence author of 'Miss Wilmott's Ghosts - The extraordinary life and gardens of a forgotten genius'. They discuss Ellen Wilmott, her upbringing, and her inherited wealth. The 11th century castle and the hidden 'treasures' in its damp cellars. The legendary parties at Ellen's home Warley Place. 'Wilmott Tombola' with dead mice and silverfish. Ellen Wilmott 'snubbing' the RHS after being awarded the Victoria Medal of Honour. Ellen's complicated friendship with Gertrude Jekyll. Why every Victorian lady should carry knuckle dusters and a revolver.

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#21 Sandra Lawrence - Miss Wilmott's Ghosts is an episode from Pot and Cloche Garden Podcasts by Joff Elphick.

This episode is 39:15 long.

This episode was published on Jun 14, 2022.

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