George London (landscape architect) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids George London
Born	c. 1640
Died	1714
Occupation	Garden designer
Works	Hanbury Hall

George London (born around 1640, died 1714) was a famous English garden designer and nurseryman. A nurseryman is someone who grows and sells plants. George London loved the grand and formal "baroque style" for gardens. He helped start a big plant business called the Brompton Park Nursery in 1681.

George London's Partnership

George London worked closely with Henry Wise. Henry Wise (1653–1738) was first George London's apprentice. An apprentice learns a skill by working with an expert. Later, they became business partners.

Designing Grand Gardens

Together, London and Wise created many beautiful gardens. They specialized in "parterre" gardens. These are flat garden beds with paths that form patterns. They often used low hedges and colored gravel to make designs.

Some of their most famous projects include:

• Hampton Court (where they designed the famous Hampton Court Maze)
• Chelsea Hospital
• Longleat
• Chatsworth
• Melbourne Hall
• Wimpole Hall
• Castle Howard

Hanbury Hall Gardens

One special project was the gardens at Hanbury Hall near Bromsgrove. These gardens have been brought back to life. People used old plans, surveys, and archaeological clues to rebuild them. This shows how important George London's original designs were.

His Life and Legacy

We don't know George London's exact birth date, but it was probably around 1640. He was the gardener for Henry Compton at Fulham Palace in Fulham. George London is buried with his wife Elizabeth at All Saints Church, Fulham. His grave is marked by a black stone slab inside the church.