Kew: The World's Garden

[newton]

Back in 2006 we hired a marquee there for a wedding function, I must say that this was my third visit to the gardens and I still found that the overall structure of the garden was still as impressive as the first time I saw it. However I did notice that the lawns and flower beds could have been better maintained but that's probably down to sheer economics of looking after a vast botanic collection where the focus of attention is on the specimen plants.

If my old hard drive gets successfully repaired I will dig out and post some pics of the event.

[mikhurram]

Here are some of images of Kew Gardens from April 1950 National Geographic. While looking at the images one gets the impression that the gardens were more impressive in that era. Perhaps the reason might be the decrease in the allocation of public funds over the years for the maintenance of Kew Gardens which started with the ascendancy of Margaret Thatcher in the late 70's and 80's. Even today they rely heavily on sponsors whose names are displayed in specific sections of the garden. Hamad Kisana thank you for informing me about the utility of photobucket.

[Hamad Ahmed Kisana]

wonderful sir you have a good collection of old books and documentries.thanks for sharing with us

[Munir]

Mikhurram,you seem to have a rich library; can't be your own collection of 1950s,must be the family's. Great indeed & handy for such references.

[mikhurram]

I am glad Hamad that you enjoyed it. This could'd have been possible without your input.

Actually it is from my collection and is the result of the effort which began almost 25 years ago. I have almost all the issues of National Geographic from 1950 till the present day. Some of the issues also date back to 1920's as well.

[Farhan Ahmed]

That is really amazing collection. I think Munir sb is inquisitive about your age

[Mustansir Billah]

Then Really NICE collection mikhurram sb.

[newton]

I am glad Hamad that you enjoyed it. This could'd have been possible without your input.

Actually it is from my collection and is the result of the effort which began almost 25 years ago. I have almost all the issues of National Geographic from 1950 till the present day. Some of the issues also date back to 1920's as well.

WOW, im impressed

[Munir]

That is really amazing collection. I think Munir sb is inquisitive about your age

Age is not important,but I know that you are much younger than him.That aside,it shows his dedication to his hobby/interest that he has collected & is preserving such old treasure of knowledge & can dig out the relevant issues/editions for our information.

[Farhan Ahmed]

indeed