Paddington and Scout at the Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory 1.
PADDY: "Hullo everyone! Scout and I are standing in front of the Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory which was opened on the 13th of March 1930. It is built in Spanish Mission style. The Spanish Mission style was typically a style that emerged in California during the interwar years and spread across the world. It featured beautiful polished brass double doors, barley twist detailing..."
SCOUT: "Barley twist Paddy?"
PADDY: "Yes Scout, barley twist."
SCOUT: "Like barley twist sweets?"
PADDY: "Well..."
SCOUT: "Well nothing! We have found our own magic house of sweets like Hansel and Gretel, and there isn't a witch in sight!" *Jumps from Paddy's arms and runs towards the conservatory.*
PADDY: "Wait Scout! It isn't actually made of barley twist sweets!" *Runs after Scout as quickly as his little red wellies will take him.*
SCOUT: "Grumby tummy Paddy! Grumbly tummy!"
My Paddington Bear came to live with me in London when I was two years old (many, many years ago). He was hand made by my Great Aunt and he has a chocolate coloured felt hat, the brim of which had to be pinned up by a safety pin to stop it getting in his eyes. The collar of his mackintosh is made of the same felt. He wears wellington boots made from the same red leather used to make the toggles on his mackintosh.
He has travelled with me across the world and he and I have had many adventures together over the years. He is a very precious member of my small family.
Scout is a recent addition to our little family. He was a gift to Paddy from my friend. He is a Fair Trade Bear hand knitted in Africa. His name comes from the shop my friend found him in: Scout House. He tells me that life was very different where he came from, and Paddy is helping introduce him to many new experiences. Scout catches on quickly, and has proven to be a cheeky, but very lovable member of our closely knit family.
Just on the edge of the Melbourne Central Business District's formal grid of streets, you will find the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens. A haven of green with avenues of elms, lush rolling lawns and beautiful seasonal plantings the gardens are populated with various buildings and points of interest.
One such building is the Spanish Mission style Conservatory which is painted apricot with burnt orange detailing. It featured beautiful polished brass double doors, barley twist detailing and large leadlight glass windows. The Conservatory, costing four thousand pounds was opened on the 13th of March 1930. It measures thirty metres by fifteen metres.
In front of the Conservatory stands a lily pond, and in its centre stands the Art Deco state of "Diana and the Hounds" designed by William Leslie-Bowles. Made of bronze, the statue cast at A. B. Brunton of London in September 1940.
The Conservatory is a vital part of the City's commitment to excellence in horticulture. There are five separate displays each year. It is visited by tourists, schools, families and anyone who wants to capture a moment of floral beauty.
In spring, the area around the Conservatory is planted with beautiful bright coloured annuals. In spring 2019 the blooms of choice are cinerarias and cyclamens which cascade forth from boxes in brilliant magenta, red, shades or purple and pink.
The Fitzroy Gardens was named after Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy (1796-1858), Governor of New South Wales (1846-1851) and Governor-General of the Australian Colonies (1851-1855). The Gardens have a long history of over 150 years, few other capital cities can boast such a significant garden so close to the City's centre. As crown land the City of Melbourne are the custodians to preserve and oversee this magnificent garden, visited by over 2 million local, interstate and international visitors each year, it is one of the major attractions in Melbourne. It features many beautiful statues, a bandstand, the Temple of the Winds, a conservatory and Captain Cook's Cottage.
Paddington and Scout at the Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory 1.
PADDY: "Hullo everyone! Scout and I are standing in front of the Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory which was opened on the 13th of March 1930. It is built in Spanish Mission style. The Spanish Mission style was typically a style that emerged in California during the interwar years and spread across the world. It featured beautiful polished brass double doors, barley twist detailing..."
SCOUT: "Barley twist Paddy?"
PADDY: "Yes Scout, barley twist."
SCOUT: "Like barley twist sweets?"
PADDY: "Well..."
SCOUT: "Well nothing! We have found our own magic house of sweets like Hansel and Gretel, and there isn't a witch in sight!" *Jumps from Paddy's arms and runs towards the conservatory.*
PADDY: "Wait Scout! It isn't actually made of barley twist sweets!" *Runs after Scout as quickly as his little red wellies will take him.*
SCOUT: "Grumby tummy Paddy! Grumbly tummy!"
My Paddington Bear came to live with me in London when I was two years old (many, many years ago). He was hand made by my Great Aunt and he has a chocolate coloured felt hat, the brim of which had to be pinned up by a safety pin to stop it getting in his eyes. The collar of his mackintosh is made of the same felt. He wears wellington boots made from the same red leather used to make the toggles on his mackintosh.
He has travelled with me across the world and he and I have had many adventures together over the years. He is a very precious member of my small family.
Scout is a recent addition to our little family. He was a gift to Paddy from my friend. He is a Fair Trade Bear hand knitted in Africa. His name comes from the shop my friend found him in: Scout House. He tells me that life was very different where he came from, and Paddy is helping introduce him to many new experiences. Scout catches on quickly, and has proven to be a cheeky, but very lovable member of our closely knit family.
Just on the edge of the Melbourne Central Business District's formal grid of streets, you will find the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens. A haven of green with avenues of elms, lush rolling lawns and beautiful seasonal plantings the gardens are populated with various buildings and points of interest.
One such building is the Spanish Mission style Conservatory which is painted apricot with burnt orange detailing. It featured beautiful polished brass double doors, barley twist detailing and large leadlight glass windows. The Conservatory, costing four thousand pounds was opened on the 13th of March 1930. It measures thirty metres by fifteen metres.
In front of the Conservatory stands a lily pond, and in its centre stands the Art Deco state of "Diana and the Hounds" designed by William Leslie-Bowles. Made of bronze, the statue cast at A. B. Brunton of London in September 1940.
The Conservatory is a vital part of the City's commitment to excellence in horticulture. There are five separate displays each year. It is visited by tourists, schools, families and anyone who wants to capture a moment of floral beauty.
In spring, the area around the Conservatory is planted with beautiful bright coloured annuals. In spring 2019 the blooms of choice are cinerarias and cyclamens which cascade forth from boxes in brilliant magenta, red, shades or purple and pink.
The Fitzroy Gardens was named after Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy (1796-1858), Governor of New South Wales (1846-1851) and Governor-General of the Australian Colonies (1851-1855). The Gardens have a long history of over 150 years, few other capital cities can boast such a significant garden so close to the City's centre. As crown land the City of Melbourne are the custodians to preserve and oversee this magnificent garden, visited by over 2 million local, interstate and international visitors each year, it is one of the major attractions in Melbourne. It features many beautiful statues, a bandstand, the Temple of the Winds, a conservatory and Captain Cook's Cottage.