The Treasure family has been at Stockton Bury since 1884, and in the generations that followed it evolved from a family farm into a relaxing space which has ranked among The Times’ Top 20 UK Gardens.
By transforming the 4 acres of land into a highly acclaimed haven in their earlier years, Raymond Treasure and Gordon Fenn have handed down an incredible legacy to Raymond’s niece – accomplished writer, and editor at The English Garden, Tamsin Westhorpe.
Now Stockton Bury’s Director, Tamsin joins Liz & Leila to retell the story behind their family’s passion for tending to such a delightful property, the trepidation that came with opening to the public, and commitment to crafting a comforting space for so many passionate visitors.
This episode covers:
- How Tamsin’s uncle transformed the gardens into the spectacle that they’ve become
- Adapting to the intimidating prospect of public visitors in a personal space
- Raymond Treasure’s desire to keep the garden in the family above all else
- Managing the difficult task of encouraging repeat visitors to the gardens
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