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Kew
Jun 10, 2011 20:01:28 GMT
Post by peony on Jun 10, 2011 20:01:28 GMT
A few photographs from my visit to Kew. We were given a costumed guided tour of Kew Palace.  Kew Palace  Protea   Rose garden outisde the Palm House   |
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Kew
Jun 10, 2011 20:21:11 GMT
Post by Cherry on Jun 10, 2011 20:21:11 GMT
Lovely Peony. I have never been to Kew Palace, although I have been to Kew Gardens. Did they give you the history of the Palace? Very interesting.  Look at the ginger. It does not look real. |
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Kew
Jun 10, 2011 20:27:58 GMT
Post by Geranium on Jun 10, 2011 20:27:58 GMT
It's an amazing plant - like wicker-work!  We went into the Palace shortly after it re-opened. There weren't any costumed people, though - it was 'sound and vision'. The garden at the back needed weeding, too! ;D I nearly started on it - but OH wouldn't let me. lol. Was it better cared for when you saw it? |
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Kew
Jun 10, 2011 20:38:08 GMT
Post by Fractal on Jun 10, 2011 20:38:08 GMT
Very elegant building. I didn't realise the bricks were painted. The box and lavender looks perfect in front like that too.
Next time I'm in London I think I might try and visit.
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Kew
Jun 10, 2011 20:40:14 GMT
Post by Geranium on Jun 10, 2011 20:40:14 GMT
I'm sure Peony can tell us - but I seem to remember that they did some research on the gardens to get them authentic. Is that right, Peony?
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Kew
Jun 10, 2011 20:41:42 GMT
Post by peony on Jun 10, 2011 20:41:42 GMT
Lovely Peony. I have never been to Kew Palace, although I have been to Kew Gardens. Did they give you the history of the Palace? Very interesting. Look at the ginger. It does not look real. Yes Cherry it was interesting, the 'palace' (which is really just a large house), was built in 1631 for a non-royal family, it wasn't until the late 1700's that it was used by 'royals'. The house still has quite a few original features. |
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Kew
Jun 10, 2011 20:44:38 GMT
Post by wildlifefriendly on Jun 10, 2011 20:44:38 GMT
Love those ferns |
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Kew
Jun 10, 2011 20:47:08 GMT
Post by Fractal on Jun 10, 2011 20:47:08 GMT
Betchya Steve loves them more  |
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Kew
Jun 10, 2011 20:50:25 GMT
Post by steve on Jun 10, 2011 20:50:25 GMT
Beautiful pictures |
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Kew
Jun 10, 2011 20:53:54 GMT
Post by Rosie on Jun 10, 2011 20:53:54 GMT
OOo that looks great!!! The rose garden is just gorgeous and i love the ginger  Brilliant pictures peony |
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Kew
Jun 10, 2011 21:29:01 GMT
Post by merlin on Jun 10, 2011 21:29:01 GMT
Very elegant building. I didn't realise the bricks were painted. The box and lavender looks perfect in front like that too. Next time I'm in London I think I might try and visit.[/quote] Shouldn't that read....Next time I'm in Kew I think I might visit London |
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Kew
Jun 10, 2011 21:54:00 GMT
Post by Fractal on Jun 10, 2011 21:54:00 GMT
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Kew
Jun 11, 2011 7:31:29 GMT
Post by grindle on Jun 11, 2011 7:31:29 GMT
Nice pictures, I've never been there, it looks fascinating |
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Kew
Jun 11, 2011 10:13:55 GMT
Post by peony on Jun 11, 2011 10:13:55 GMT
Betchya Steve loves them more I posted the fern picture especially for him ;D |
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Kew
Jun 11, 2011 10:21:00 GMT
Post by peony on Jun 11, 2011 10:21:00 GMT
It's an amazing plant - like wicker-work! We went into the Palace shortly after it re-opened. There weren't any costumed people, though - it was 'sound and vision'. The garden at the back needed weeding, too! ;D I nearly started on it - but OH wouldn't let me. lol. Was it better cared for when you saw it?  You must have 'second sight' Geranium, there were lots of wicker-work sculptures dotted around the gardens representing fruits, seeds etc. I think this one represented a paw-paw! ;D |
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Look at the ginger. It does not look real.
