The Garden Museum was originally founded in 1911 as the Museum of Garden History by enthusiasts John and Rosemary Nicholson MBE in the Medieval church of St. Mary-at-Lambeth, then under the threat of demolition.
They were joined by Phillip Norman, the museum’s honorary curator, and his love for garden memorabilia.
Collecting garden illustrations, photographs, seed packets and trade advertisements over many years has led to the wonderful collection of images in the Garden Museum archive.