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clothing, fashion, First World War, military, military history, The Great War, war, wartime, world war one, WWIJanuary, Chiswick by Laura Knight, Illustrated London News 1979 February, Kew Gardens, Derek Rodgers, Illustrated London News 1979 March, Kensington Gardens by Martin Leman, Illustrated London News 1979 April, Hampton Court by Christine Simpson, Illustrated London News 1979 May, Richmond Park by Anne Howeson, Illustrated London News 1979 June, Queen Mary’s Garden, Regents Park by Katy Sleight, Illustrated London News 1979 July, Hatfield House by Laura Knight, Illustrated London News 1979 August, Hyde Park by Derek Rodgers, Illustrated London News 1979 September, Savill Gardens, Windsor Great Park by Martin Leman, Illustrated London News 1979 October, St James’s Park by Christine Simpson, Illustrated London News 1979 November, Osterley Park by Anne Howeson, Illustrated London News 1979 December, Syon House by Katy Sleight, Illustrated London News 1979
In 1979 The Illustrated London News published a series of artworks illustrating gardens throughout the year. This delightful series showcased gardens and artists alike. Click on the images to enlarge and enjoy interpretations of famous gardens such as Kew and Kensington from artists such as Martin Leman and Katy Sleight.