The gardens are extensive and the site of much activity, especially planting bulbs for next spring. We were allowed to help...
Today we went to Standen a National Trust house near East Grinstead. Designed by my namesake (but no relation) Philip Webb it is a wonderfully mixed Arts and Crafts house. Many references in the design to the Sussex Vernacular. Decorated for Christmas in the style of the time...with the exception of the courtyard Christmas Tree designed by Dame Zandra Rhodes and Andrew Logan. Very pink and getting a mixed reception. However a closer look rewarded with surprising intricacies.
The gardens are extensive and the site of much activity, especially planting bulbs for next spring. We were allowed to help...
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February 2019
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