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"Unearthing History: From IRA Bombing to Shakespeare's Oak, a Journey Through Planted Remnants" Delving into the depths of history

Background imagePlanted Collection: Items in the Tudor Exhibition, 1890

Items in the Tudor Exhibition, 1890
Engraving showing a number of relics from the sixteenth century exhibited in the Tudor Exhibition of 1890. The items pictured include: Henry VIIIs hat (top right)

Background imagePlanted Collection: Hampton Court / Great Vine

Hampton Court / Great Vine
Hampton Court: the great vine, planted in 1768

Background imagePlanted Collection: Samoyed travelling on sleigh pulled by reindeer. Late 16th or early 17th century (Dutch woodcut)

Samoyed travelling on sleigh pulled by reindeer. Late 16th or early 17th century (Dutch woodcut)
542296 Samoyed travelling on sleigh pulled by reindeer. Late 16th or early 17th century (Dutch woodcut); (add.info.: In background stands a group of religious idols)

Background imagePlanted Collection: An engraving depicting a young woman carefully carrying a potted palm into the house from

An engraving depicting a young woman carefully carrying a potted palm into the house from the garden, 19th century
5310745 An engraving depicting a young woman carefully carrying a potted palm into the house from the garden, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1886); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePlanted Collection: Young Mixed Forest In A Planted Forest Belt. Aerial View Of Forest Strips Landscape In Early

Young Mixed Forest In A Planted Forest Belt. Aerial View Of Forest Strips Landscape In Early Spring Sunny Day. Drone View. Bird's Eye View Young Mixed Forest In A Planted Forest Belt

Background imagePlanted Collection: Dunfermline Abbey Roadway From Tower Hill

Dunfermline Abbey Roadway From Tower Hill
This architectural perspective sketch shows the proposed return to the original disposition of the ancient roadway from Tower Hill, i.e

Background imagePlanted Collection: Dunfermline St. Catherine's Wynd & Graveyard

Dunfermline St. Catherine's Wynd & Graveyard
The top photograph shows a view from the north side of the old Abbey in Dunfermline, Scotland, over the churchyard, with old cottages of St. Catherine's Wynd on the left

Background imagePlanted Collection: Convent

Convent
A painting which shows a courtyard of a convent, rich with potted and planted flowers and trees, a nun is praying in the centre, with others on the balcony. Date: circa 1917

Background imagePlanted Collection: Shakespeare Commemoration, Planting Oak on Primrose Hill

Shakespeare Commemoration, Planting Oak on Primrose Hill
Samuel Phelps planting the young oak tree at the foot of Primrose Hill, London, to honour the English poet, William Shakespeare. Date: 23rd April 1864

Background imagePlanted Collection: Samuel Phelps planting the young oak tree at the foot of Primrose Hill, London

Samuel Phelps planting the young oak tree at the foot of Primrose Hill, London, to honour the English poet, William Shakespeare. Date: 23rd April 1864

Background imagePlanted Collection: Italy, Venice, Burano Island. Urns planted with flowers against a bright pink wall on Burano

Italy, Venice, Burano Island. Urns planted with flowers against a bright pink wall on Burano Island. Date: 02-10-2010

Background imagePlanted Collection: DDE-90035132

DDE-90035132
Spain, Canary Islands, Tenerife. Typical farmland in Orotava Valley. Date: 28/09/2006

Background imagePlanted Collection: DDE-90032948

DDE-90032948
Tulips and hyacinth flowers, Keukenhof Gardens, Lisse, Netherlands Date: 11/11/2005

Background imagePlanted Collection: DDE-90032923

DDE-90032923
Hyacinth and tulip flowers, Keukenhof Gardens, Lisse, Netherlands Date: 11/11/2005

Background imagePlanted Collection: DDE-90028171

DDE-90028171
Canada, Manitoba, Winnipeg. Aerial view of rural farmland around the Winnipeg area. (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

Background imagePlanted Collection: DDE-90028170

DDE-90028170
Canada, Manitoba, Winnipeg. Aerial view of rural farmland around the Winnipeg area. (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

Background imagePlanted Collection: DDE-90021183

DDE-90021183
Island of Mauritius. Rugged volcanic countryside with typical sugar cane fields. Date: 21/05/2008

Background imagePlanted Collection: The Garden Steps (colour litho)

The Garden Steps (colour litho)
6005992 The Garden Steps (colour litho) by Du Cane, Ella (1874-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Garden Steps. Illustration for Landscape Gardening, Planning, Constructing)

Background imagePlanted Collection: The Planted Field (oil on board)

The Planted Field (oil on board)
3736797 The Planted Field (oil on board) by Lugli Carpi, Albano (1834-1914); 20x28 cm; Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

Background imagePlanted Collection: The first potato planted in the British Isles (colour litho)

The first potato planted in the British Isles (colour litho)
3100981 The first potato planted in the British Isles (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first potato planted in the British Isles)

Background imagePlanted Collection: Wild and Cultivated Flowers, planted out as seed on edge of town by the council

Wild and Cultivated Flowers, planted out as seed on edge of town by the council, to enhance waste ground, Hofgeismar, Hessen, Germany

Background imagePlanted Collection: Pear tree planted by Mr Wesley at Kingswood (engraving)

Pear tree planted by Mr Wesley at Kingswood (engraving)
3629129 Pear tree planted by Mr Wesley at Kingswood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pear tree planted by Mr Wesley at Kingswood)

Background imagePlanted Collection: Miltons House, and Tree planted by him, in Petty France, Westminster (engraving)

Miltons House, and Tree planted by him, in Petty France, Westminster (engraving)
1095656 Miltons House, and Tree planted by him, in Petty France, Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miltons House, and Tree planted by him)

Background imagePlanted Collection: Truffles being grown artificially (chromolitho)

Truffles being grown artificially (chromolitho)
736027 Truffles being grown artificially (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Truffles being grown artificially)

Background imagePlanted Collection: Conquests of Italian climbers in South America (colour litho)

Conquests of Italian climbers in South America (colour litho)
2783892 Conquests of Italian climbers in South America (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conquests of Italian climbers in South America)

Background imagePlanted Collection: Bloemfontein, the Presidency (b / w photo)

Bloemfontein, the Presidency (b / w photo)
3092489 Bloemfontein, the Presidency (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bloemfontein, the Presidency)

Background imagePlanted Collection: Newlands Avenue (b / w photo)

Newlands Avenue (b / w photo)
3092320 Newlands Avenue (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newlands Avenue)

Background imagePlanted Collection: The Central Walk, Municipal Gardens (b / w photo)

The Central Walk, Municipal Gardens (b / w photo)
3092305 The Central Walk, Municipal Gardens (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Central Walk, Municipal Gardens)

Background imagePlanted Collection: Memorial to Irish poet Francis Ledwidge, Artillery Wood

Memorial to Irish poet Francis Ledwidge, Artillery Wood
The memorial, mounted on a brick plinth, carries a photo of the poet. Beside it the Irish flag flies, there is an information board and behind is an apple tree planted in his memory on 27 March 2010

Background imagePlanted Collection: The Thirteen Trees planted by Alexander Hamilton at One Hundred and Forty-First Street

The Thirteen Trees planted by Alexander Hamilton at One Hundred and Forty-First Street and Amsterdam Avenue
5215522 The Thirteen Trees planted by Alexander Hamilton at One Hundred and Forty-First Street and Amsterdam Avenue (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Background imagePlanted Collection: Afforestation workers draining ground planted with young trees in Glen Finart, Argyll (b / w photo)

Afforestation workers draining ground planted with young trees in Glen Finart, Argyll (b / w photo)
6022733 Afforestation workers draining ground planted with young trees in Glen Finart, Argyll (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imagePlanted Collection: The Levee Room in Regent Murrays House, as seen from the Garden (engraving)

The Levee Room in Regent Murrays House, as seen from the Garden (engraving)
5201114 The Levee Room in Regent Murrays House, as seen from the Garden (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Levee Room in Regent Murrays House)

Background imagePlanted Collection: Sidneys oak tree at Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Sidneys oak tree at Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent
Oak tree associated with Sir Philip Sidney at Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent. It was planted to celebrate his birth, in 1554

Background imagePlanted Collection: American explorer Cook plants the United States flag at the Arctic Pole (colour litho)

American explorer Cook plants the United States flag at the Arctic Pole (colour litho)
2815262 American explorer Cook plants the United States flag at the Arctic Pole (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlanted Collection: Wild Boar Hunting in Northern Albania (engraving)

Wild Boar Hunting in Northern Albania (engraving)
1614487 Wild Boar Hunting in Northern Albania (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild Boar Hunting in Northern Albania)

Background imagePlanted Collection: Cartier at Gaspe

Cartier at Gaspe
Jacques Cartier sets up a cross at Gaspe. On his exploration of Canada for France, Breton explorer Cartier lands at Honguedo, and is met with the St. Lawrence Iroquoians

Background imagePlanted Collection: Horse, to illustrate Good Points (engraving)

Horse, to illustrate Good Points (engraving)
969950 Horse, to illustrate Good Points (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse, to illustrate Good Points)

Background imagePlanted Collection: Chatsworth (engraving)

Chatsworth (engraving)
1056105 Chatsworth (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chatsworth. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imagePlanted Collection: 'The Prince Consorts Oak, 'planted by Her Majesty in the Flemish Farm, near Windsor

"The Prince Consorts Oak, "planted by Her Majesty in the Flemish Farm, near Windsor
1587984 " The Prince Consorts Oak, " planted by Her Majesty in the Flemish Farm, near Windsor, as a Memorial of the late Prince Consort (engraving) by English School

Background imagePlanted Collection: The Midland Oak, Leamington (photo)

The Midland Oak, Leamington (photo)
727539 The Midland Oak, Leamington (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Midland Oak, Leamington)

Background imagePlanted Collection: Johnny Appleseed (1774-1847) (coloured engraving)

Johnny Appleseed (1774-1847) (coloured engraving)
PNP246254 Johnny Appleseed (1774-1847) (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlanted Collection: The Popes Summer Quarters, Leo XIII in the Gardens of the Vatican (litho)

The Popes Summer Quarters, Leo XIII in the Gardens of the Vatican (litho)
1629080 The Popes Summer Quarters, Leo XIII in the Gardens of the Vatican (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Popes Summer Quarters)

Background imagePlanted Collection: King Edward VII at Friedrichshof (litho)

King Edward VII at Friedrichshof (litho)
1593387 King Edward VII at Friedrichshof (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VII at Friedrichshof)

Background imagePlanted Collection: All the Empires territories are occupied (colour litho)

All the Empires territories are occupied (colour litho)
2778520 All the Empires territories are occupied (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: All the Empires territories are occupied)

Background imagePlanted Collection: Uitenhage (b / w photo)

Uitenhage (b / w photo)
3092468 Uitenhage (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uitenhage. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

Background imagePlanted Collection: Athletic Grounds, Green Point Common (b / w photo)

Athletic Grounds, Green Point Common (b / w photo)
3092348 Athletic Grounds, Green Point Common (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athletic Grounds, Green Point Common)

Background imagePlanted Collection: Wellingtonia Gigantea planted by Her Majesty in the Royal Horticultural Societys Gardens (engraving)

Wellingtonia Gigantea planted by Her Majesty in the Royal Horticultural Societys Gardens (engraving)
1619628 Wellingtonia Gigantea planted by Her Majesty in the Royal Horticultural Societys Gardens (engraving) by English School

Background imagePlanted Collection: The Tudor Exhibition, Relics of the Sixteenth Century (engraving)

The Tudor Exhibition, Relics of the Sixteenth Century (engraving)
1626745 The Tudor Exhibition, Relics of the Sixteenth Century (engraving) by Kitton, Frederick George (1856-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tudor Exhibition)



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"Unearthing History: From IRA Bombing to Shakespeare's Oak, a Journey Through Planted Remnants" Delving into the depths of history, we uncover the intriguing tales behind various planted elements that have left their mark on significant locations. In 1605, a sinister plot unfolded as Guy Fawkes and his accomplices attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. The scars from this notorious IRA bombing still linger, reminding us of the resilience and strength that emerged from such dark times. Fast forward to 1890 when an enchanting Tudor Exhibition showcased remarkable items that had been carefully planted within its walls. Each artifact whispered stories of long-lost eras, offering glimpses into the lives of those who once walked these hallowed halls. Venturing further north, Hampton Court's Great Vine stands tall as a testament to nature's prowess. This magnificent plant has thrived for centuries since it was first planted by hand in the fertile grounds surrounding this historic palace. Meanwhile, Dunfermline Abbey Roadway leads us down a path lined with whispers of ancient secrets. Strolling through St. Catherine's Wynd & Graveyard reveals hidden treasures waiting to be discovered amidst weathered tombstones and lush greenery. A tranquil convent offers solace amid chaos—a place where seeds are sown not only in soil but also in hearts seeking peace and enlightenment. Across time and space, another planting ritual took place on Primrose Hill in London back in 1864. Samuel Phelps reverently placed a young oak tree at its foot as homage to William Shakespeare—an enduring symbol celebrating literature's timeless legacy. Traveling across oceans brings us to Burano Island off Venice's coast—a vibrant burst of color against azure waters. Here, urns lovingly cradle blooming flowers against bright pink walls—nature harmoniously intertwined with human artistry.