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Joseph Banks - Richard Barley Talk

Joseph Banks - Richard Barley Talk

Mon 1 Jan 0001 - Sun 25 Sep 2016, Harlaxton Manor gravity fields festival, talks

Director of Horticulture, Learning and Operations at Kew's Royal Botanic Gardens, Richard relates Joseph Banks travels with Captain Cook on HMS Endeavour, his role in establishing Kew as the world#s hub of botanical science and collusion with George III, and his legacy.After 30 years at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Australian born Richard has in the last two years taken a eading role in projects such as the restoration of Kew#s historic Temperate House, development of the Great Broad Walk Borders, 'Kew on a Plate' BBC TV project, and planning for a Children#s Garden at Kew.

Suitable for age 14+

£6 (£5)

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