Grasses give a rich combination of autumnal colours. The sunken garden

The purple Cosmos also add a dash of colour to this autumnal scene.

By the tennis courts, looking towards university parks.

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Photo of Wordsworth Buildings 1897 - photo by Henry Taunt

Note Tennis court on lawns. The tennis courts have been moved off the grass and closer to the River Cherwell.

Lady Margaret Hall in 1895

Interior View of College Room 1895

Old fireplaces have been replaced by electric heaters, but poster rails are still there.

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Path through Grasses

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Lady Margaret Hall Gardens in September

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Mixed Bed in late summer

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Pink Roses

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Grasses with February frost

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Red Leaves and grasses

These pictures are mainly from September and are only a small glimpse into the gardens of Lady Margaret Hall.

After finishing my degree in 1998, I spent a year working in the gardens at Lady Margaret Hall under head gardener Ben Pritchard. He was an innovative gardener and has made many good improvements. It was hard work keeping on top of the 5 acres though.

I will be posting more pictures of Lady Margaret Hall gardens soon.