Flower Beds Collection

Driffield Union workhouse, East Yorkshire
The entrance to the union workhouse (or Poor Law Institution) on Bridlington Road, Driffield, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Two inmates can be seen on the left, sitting on a bench

Connaught Gardens at Sidmouth, East Devon
View of Connaught Gardens at Sidmouth, East Devon, with an array of flowers in flowerbeds, with trees in the background. The gardens were named after the Duke of Connaught

Keukenhof gardens, Holland, Europe

Gardens and Clocktower, Herne Bay, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Garden of Mounton House, Chepstow, Gwent, Wales
A view of the garden of Mounton House in Chepstow, Gwent, Wales, with different coloured tulips in separate flowerbeds

Herbaceous garden plants, UK
Herbaceous garden plants. Photographed at Snowshill Manor in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, UK

Gardens at Tewin, Hertfordshire
View of gardens at the village of Tewin, near Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, showing many shades of tulips growing in an open, grassy area

Ecclesall Bierlow Workhouse, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
An unusual view from the doorstep of the Ecclesall Bierlow Union workhouse at Nether Edge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The building on the opposite side of the street was used as the Unions offices

Traffic roundabout with painted bicycles, Seaton, Devon Heritage Coast, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Clocktower and gardens in 2007, Herne Bay, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Log cabin, between c1900 and 1923. Creator: Unknown
Log cabin, between c1900 and 1923

A welcome addition to the shopping facilities at Pontypridd is the Taff Street, flower beds and seats, . For busy shoppers to rest their feet and chat in the sunshine. 23rd July 1968

Portugal, Madeira, Santana, Traditional houses with steep, triangular-shaped thatched roofs

Portugal, Madeira, Santana, Traditional hous with steep, triangular-shaped thatched roof

Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya, Ceybank Rest

Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya, The Hill Club, Hotel and private gentlemans club, whose founding members were mostly British coffee, cinchona or tea planters now a hotel

Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya, The Grand Hotel, The former residence of Sir Edward Barnes, Governor of Sri Lanka from 1830 to 1850

South America, Peru, Cusco. The Plaza de Armas in Cusco showing the cathedral to the left of the shot and the Jesuit church of the Company of Jesus to the right of shot in the UNESCO World Heritage

The main terrace in the garden, Clumber Park, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306350 The main terrace in the garden, Clumber Park, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The long garden, Rodmarton, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320600 The long garden, Rodmarton, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

The garden at Mr Smeedon's Villa (b/w photo)
CLF294284 The garden at Mr Smeedon's Villa (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); © Country Life

Cottage garden, summer, 1892
GG80955 Cottage garden, summer, 1892 by Bate, H. Francis (1858-1950); Private Collection; Photo © Gavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Garden (w / c on paper)
BOL230005 The Garden (w/c on paper) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 39.9x57.8 cm; Bolton Museum and Art Gallery, Lancashire, UK; © Bolton Museum and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Women Admiring Peonies, c. 1789 / 1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Women Admiring Peonies, c. 1789/1801

A City Park, c. 1887. Creator: William Merritt Chase
A City Park, c. 1887. Woman in pink and black sitting on park bench

William A. Wheelock Estate, c. 1936. Creator: Tabea Hosier
William A. Wheelock Estate, c. 1936

Warren Estate, c. 1936. Creator: Tabea Hosier
Warren Estate, c. 1936

Elgin Botanical Gardens, c. 1936. Creator: Tabea Hosier
Elgin Botanical Gardens, c. 1936

The Bench in the Garden of Versailles, 1881 (oil on canvas)
CH103928 The Bench in the Garden of Versailles, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 65.1x81.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Ornamental plants (colour litho)
976050 Ornamental plants (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornamental plants.); © Look and Learn

The Gardens at Chequers Court, Buckinghamshire (w / c)
MAL85958 The Gardens at Chequers Court, Buckinghamshire (w/c) by Rowe, Ernest Arthur (1862-1922); 25.1x35.9 cm; Mallett Gallery, London, UK; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

View in the Gardens of Eaton Hall, pub. by Thomas McLean (litho)
STC96895 View in the Gardens of Eaton Hall, pub. by Thomas McLean (litho) by Brooke, E. Adveno (fl.1844-64); Private Collection; (add.info)

Garden, from Hortum Viridariorumque Elegantes et Mumultiplicis Formae
STC172960 Garden, from Hortum Viridariorumque Elegantes et Mumultiplicis Formae, published c.1583 (engraving) by Vredeman de Vries

Spring Garden, from Hortus Floridus, published 1614-15 (engraving
STC172301 Spring Garden, from Hortus Floridus, published 1614-15 (engraving) (see also 170862) by Passe, Crispin I de (c.1565-1637); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flower Beds, Regents Park, London (colour litho)
3093339 Flower Beds, Regents Park, London (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower Beds, Regents Park, London)

Ornamental plants (colour litho)
976049 Ornamental plants (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornamental plants.); © Look and Learn

The Terrace Garden, Woburn Abbey (chromolitho)
STC171697 The Terrace Garden, Woburn Abbey (chromolitho) by Brooke, E. Adveno (fl.1844-64); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pittsburgh: Highland Park, Flower Beds and Gate (b / w photo)
6012542 Pittsburgh: Highland Park, Flower Beds and Gate (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highland Park, Flower Beds and Gate)

Philadelphia: Flower Beds, Fairmount Park (b / w photo)
6012509 Philadelphia: Flower Beds, Fairmount Park (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower Beds, Fairmount Park)

Tea at Englefield Green (gouache on paper)
CMN95611 Tea at Englefield Green (gouache on paper) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 45.4x30.8 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Sunshine after Rain, from Fragments on the Theory and Practice of Landscape
STC103906 Sunshine after Rain, from Fragments on the Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening, pub. 1816 (colour litho) by Repton

Cottage Garden (w / c on paper)
CW102917 Cottage Garden (w/c on paper) by Tyndale, Thomas Nicholson (1858-1936); Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Baby
LLM462162 Baby by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby. Illustration from The Henny-Penny Picture Book (George Routledge, c 1890)

The Gardener of St. Helena (colour litho)
CHT182639 The Gardener of St. Helena (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Training and Planting in the garden, from The Dutch Gardener
STC172305 Training and Planting in the garden, from The Dutch Gardener, by Johann van der Groen, published 1699 (engraving) by Dutch School

The New Chateau of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 1614 (engraving)
STC190093 The New Chateau of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 1614 (engraving) by Francini, Alexandre (d.1648); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fountain, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh (oil on board)
6198558 The Fountain, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh (oil on board) by Hope, Robert (1869-1936); 25.4x17.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee

The Reptile House at London Zoo in 1928 with formal flower beds along the paths to
3688398 The Reptile House at London Zoo in 1928 with formal flower beds along the paths to the entrance, London Zoo, 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond

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Flower beds are not just a beautiful addition to any landscape; they hold stories of history and culture. From the meticulously maintained gardens at Driffield Union workhouse in East Yorkshire to the vibrant Connaught Gardens at Sidmouth in East Devon, each flower bed tells a tale. Travel across Europe, and you'll find yourself mesmerized by the breathtaking Keukenhof gardens in Holland. The colorful tapestry of tulips paints a picture that words fail to capture. Closer to home, the Gardens and Clocktower in Herne Bay, Kent offer a tranquil retreat where time seems to stand still. Step back into history as you explore the grounds of Union Workhouse in Bakewell, Derbyshire. These flower beds witnessed moments of hardship but also served as symbols of hope for those seeking refuge within its walls. Meanwhile, the Garden of Mounton House in Chepstow, Gwent welcomes visitors with open arms, showcasing nature's splendor against an idyllic backdrop. In every corner of the United Kingdom lies an array of herbaceous garden plants that add vibrancy and life to our surroundings. Whether it's Tewin's enchanting gardens nestled amidst Hertfordshire or Ecclesall Bierlow Workhouse's green oasis in Sheffield, these flower beds remind us that beauty can be found even in unexpected places. Venturing further southwest along Devon Heritage Coast brings us to Seaton's traffic roundabout adorned with painted bicycles - a whimsical display that celebrates both artistry and sustainability. And let us not forget about Herne Bay's iconic Clocktower surrounded by meticulously manicured gardens; it stands tall as a testament to community pride. So next time you encounter a flower bed on your travels or stroll through your local park, take a moment to appreciate its significance beyond mere aesthetics. These floral masterpieces connect us with our pasts while offering respite from our busy lives – reminding us all to stop and smell the roses.