An historic landscape report for a private client in Wiltshire. This research assisted in the planning application for the creation of a new house and garden along with restoration of the wider landscape.

Research for a client near Bath discovered links between the landscape and the early-nineteenth designer John Adey Repton, son of Humphrey Repton, which helped to support the application for tree management and the reintroduction of an original carriage drive.

Eaton Hall, Cheshire – the Duke and Duchess of Westminster commissioned a new guide to the gardens. Research covered six hundred years and revealed new information about the family’s involvement in the gardens and the array of designers employed over its history.

Prior Park – evidence of the style of eighteenth century cascades supported the application for funding and the subsequent reinstatement of the cascade in the landscape.

Stourhead – research into the original style of the Gothic Cottage led to the application for funding and the eventual restoration of the cottage to its eighteenth century thatched style, complete with working fireplace for winter walkers. In addition, at the Temple of Apollo, after carrying out extensive archival research and documentary comparisons, the Trust were able to restore the Sun temple to its original roof shape, complete with illuminated dome.
In 2011, the team’s work was recognised by the Georgian Group who awarded it a commendation in its Architectural Awards.

The Courts Garden, Wiltshire – Originally the site of a wool factory, this garden was created in the Edwardian Era. Archival research and newly discovered photographs have attributed the rightful designer of this garden and the subsequent creation of this plant-orientated tranquil garden.

Broughton House, Kirkcudbright – the home of the artist Edward Atkinson Hornel where he and his sister, Elizabeth, created a small but complex Japanese garden. Research into primary sources led to a detailed record of the garden which has now undergone restoration.