Gibberd's Garden, Nr. Harlow, Essex (28)
The Gibberd Garden
Sir Frederick Gibberb was a very prominent architect. His projects included Liverpool’s Catholic Cathedral, The Central Mosque in Regent’s Park and he drew the master plan for Harlow New Town. He also decided to live near the town that he designed and purchased the property just outside Harlow, on the Sheering Road.
The garden itself is situated on the side of a small valley and occupies some seven acres. There is an avenue of Lime trees, a brook, a waterfall in the brook and a children’s castle with drawbridge. From the time he and his wife started the work in 1972, until 1984, the time of his death, they filled the garden with Sculpture, architectural salvage and ceramic pots. In Sir Frederick’s words ‘Garden design is an art of space’ and this is shown perfectly when the garden is viewed.
It’s not huge on flowers but vistas, the placement of sculpture is very important, they have to fit the environment they are placed in. Gerda Rubinstein’s ‘The City’ now one the patio, other works by Henry Moore, Graham Sutherland and John Piper were donated to the Harlow Council and reside in the Civic Centre.
It is important that the visitor makes sure of the opening times, from 1st of April to 24th Sept (based upon 2016 times). On Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, from 2.00 pm to 5.30, when garden is open. From 3.00 pm to 5.00 (timed entry) for The Gibberd Rooms. There is a Tearoom.
It’s definitely worth a look.
These panels are just a representation. It started with the top left tile on each panel which I then reversed and changed the colour pallet. They do not exist in the Garden.
Yes, to those observant people, I have spelt the name wrong.
Gibberd's Garden, Nr. Harlow, Essex (28)
The Gibberd Garden
Sir Frederick Gibberb was a very prominent architect. His projects included Liverpool’s Catholic Cathedral, The Central Mosque in Regent’s Park and he drew the master plan for Harlow New Town. He also decided to live near the town that he designed and purchased the property just outside Harlow, on the Sheering Road.
The garden itself is situated on the side of a small valley and occupies some seven acres. There is an avenue of Lime trees, a brook, a waterfall in the brook and a children’s castle with drawbridge. From the time he and his wife started the work in 1972, until 1984, the time of his death, they filled the garden with Sculpture, architectural salvage and ceramic pots. In Sir Frederick’s words ‘Garden design is an art of space’ and this is shown perfectly when the garden is viewed.
It’s not huge on flowers but vistas, the placement of sculpture is very important, they have to fit the environment they are placed in. Gerda Rubinstein’s ‘The City’ now one the patio, other works by Henry Moore, Graham Sutherland and John Piper were donated to the Harlow Council and reside in the Civic Centre.
It is important that the visitor makes sure of the opening times, from 1st of April to 24th Sept (based upon 2016 times). On Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, from 2.00 pm to 5.30, when garden is open. From 3.00 pm to 5.00 (timed entry) for The Gibberd Rooms. There is a Tearoom.
It’s definitely worth a look.
These panels are just a representation. It started with the top left tile on each panel which I then reversed and changed the colour pallet. They do not exist in the Garden.
Yes, to those observant people, I have spelt the name wrong.