PUBLIC TALK: Seminar : Historic Gardens of Perth

The ‘Historic Gardens of Perth’ exhibition was curated by the WA branch of the Australian Garden History Society. It comprises 28 panels of photos, illustrations and text including historic images of Perth gardens, maps, plans and architectural drawings. The categories explored are domestic gardens, including a rare plan circa 1840 of Alpha Cottage’s garden in St Georges Terrace, open space including parks and squares of the city, and commercial gardens such as nurseries and market gardens.

John Viska, Chair of the Exhibition Committee, will be giving a talk on the subject on Wednesday 27 Feb from 12-1pm in Room G22 (at the end of the Cullity Gallery).