AGT Research & Recording

*WITH ABUNDANCE AND VARIETY*: YORKSHIRE GARDENS AND GARDENERS ACROSS FIVE CENTURIES is the first major publication from the Yorkshire Gardens Trust, Edited by Susan Kellerman. The book features new research focusing on Yorkshire’s gardens and parks, and their creators and custodians, exemplifying the diversity of Britain’s largest historical county.	An article from the Essex Gardens Trust Newsletter on Sir Cedric Morris by Sarah Cook Sir Cedric Morris’s legacy to future generations is not only his influence as an artist. His pictures are highly acclaimed, probably the best known being Iris Seedlings, in the Tate Britain. He was also a plantsman, plant collector and gardener, but, for me, the tall bearded irises he bred are his most fascinating horticultural legacy. to read the full article	PARKS & GARDENS UK is a database being developed to share information online about the history and design of gardens and parks. It is supported by York University, the Association of Gardens Trusts and county gardens trusts volunteers. Go to www.parksandgardens.ac.uk - a treasure trove of garden knowledge
A revised and updated 3rd Edition of Parks and Gardens by David Lambert, Peter Goodchild and Judith Roberts, has been publisehed in association with English Heritage.		Joanna Mathews is the Association of Gardens Trusts Research and Recording Co-ordinator Email Joanna
Natural England, The National Trust, South Lakeland Orchard Group and The Northern Fruit Group are spearheading a project to create The Local Apple Register and The Pear Register.	Every garden has a story to tell... our parks are recognised worldwide as an art form. The AGT assists County Gardens Trusts to hold special research & recording days, lectures and workshops in different parts of the country. The aim is to help anyone interested in how to go about researching a garden or historic park. You do not have to be an expert... however, attendance will inform and stimulate. You will learn about aspects of landscape and garden design, surveys and maps, famous designers and architects, and family history.	New books The Living Landscape - Animals in the Parks and Gardens of Essex. Edited by Dr Twigs Way Hertfordshire Garden History: A Miscellany Edited by Anne Rowe A new illustrated publication - *the Follies of Europe* by Caroline Holmes, photographs by Nic Barlow. With Abundance and Variety New research on Yorkshire parks and gardens edited by Susan Kellerman
Rivers Nursery - This account of one of the most important of the Fruit Tree Nurseries of the 19^th century. to read a review		'Rufford Revealed' AGT Study Day Report

EH’s National Monuments Record online archive goes live

From now on the public will have online access to more than a million historical photographs and documents relating to England’s historic buildings and archaeological sites, held by the National Monuments Record (NMR), English Heritage’s public archive.

The material – images, plans, drawings, reports and publications covering England’s archaeology, architecture, social and local history – is held on a database at www.englishheritagearchives.org.uk . Until now, these searches had to be done in person at the NMR’s public search rooms in Swindon. Using a range of search terms, users can discover whether English Heritage holds any items in its archive relevant to the topic they are interested in, mainly photos, but also including maps, plans or reports. Users can even search for a type of building, or for an exact address. Each catalogue item consists of a description and users can place orders online.

Registration is free, but users will be charged for the documents they order (price varies). Alternatively, users can contact Enquiry and Research Service on 01793 414 600 or emailnmrinfo@english-heritage.org.uk to place an order or ask for help if they cannot find what they are looking for.