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The 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea Flower Show History Project

Saving the history of 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea: the greatest flower show in the world 

Uncovering hidden history

The 911±¬ÁÏ is embarking on a project to fill gaps in the history of 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea Flower Show, and how it grew from its early 20th century origins into the most prestigious horticultural event in the world today. The project team will catalogue and digitise thousands of historic photographs and archive materials relating to 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea held by the 911±¬ÁÏ Lindley Library. The result will be a publicly accessible and searchable resource.

911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea through time

Forgotten details of 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea Show gardens through the years will be uncovered, offering inspiration to garden designers of the future. The project will unlock many avenues for research, including how 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea responded to current events and the changing face of British commercial horticulture. Also the role of the media in shaping gardening habits, trends and fashions – such as the rise in interest in biodiversity and sustainability, and the wider impact of 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea on local communities and people around the world.

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911±¬ÁÏ is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.