27 June 2016

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Cllr Bob Mainstone was invited with other guests to view the final stages of the Standen Garden Revival Project.

Ten years ago a swimming pool was discovered while clearing some overgrown bamboo in the Rosary. The discovery led to a major £500,000 project to reveal more of the garden’s secrets. Through researching Margaret Beale’s garden diaries, old photos and maps, it has been possible to piece together how the garden would have looked in the 1920’s heyday.

Bob and Mayoress Cllr Christine Mainstone were guided around the project by Susan Hodgson (Friend of Standen)

Bob commented, “The Town Council have always supported Standen as one of the gems of East Grinstead. We are very proud of the wonderful way the National Trust have brought this local treasure to life and welcomed the public to come and explore. Now the gardens are an attraction as well as the house I am sure many more visitors will want to see the amazing developments that have taken place. I encourage local residents to go and see the Garden Revival Project.”

Photo shows: Town Mayor Cllr Bob Mainstone and Mayoress Cllr Christine Mainstone with Susan Hodgson (right) and members of the Town Council staff who visited the Garden revival project