A Wimbledon National Trust Association lecture by Cherrill Sands 

 

Painshill in Surrey was one of the finest landscape gardens of the eighteenth century.  It was the vision of Charles Hamilton who created a garden of mood, designed to play on the senses and imagination.

 

During the 20th century Painshill was neglected, the buildings decayed and the garden became overgrown.  Through the efforts of the Gardens Trust and local historians, most of the land was bought by Elmbridge Borough Council.

 

In 1981 the Painshill Park Trust was formed to rescue and restore the garden.  By using archive research, archaeological excavations and continual physical work, the magic and beauty of Painshill has been discovered.

 

When & Where:  Wimbledon National Trust Association lectures are held at 3pm once a month on Saturday afternoons in the autumn and winter/spring at Christ Church Hall, 2a Cottenham Park Road, London, SW20 0RZ. Tea/coffee and biscuits are served from 2.30 pm.

 

Cost: WNTA members £4.00 Non members £4.50. Tea/coffee & biscuits 50p.

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