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Shirley Sherwood
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| Born |
Shirley Angela Cross
1 July 1933 St Albans, England
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| Education | University of Oxford |
| Occupation | Author |
| Known for | Interest in botanical illustration |
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Notable work
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See Bibliography |
| Spouse(s) |
James Sherwood
(m. 1977; |
| Children | 2 sons |
Shirley Angela Sherwood, born on July 1, 1933, is a British writer and botanist. She is also a philanthropist, which means she gives money to good causes. She is especially famous for her love of botanical illustration, which is the art of drawing plants.
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Early Life and Education
Shirley was born Shirley Cross in St Albans, England. She went to St Anne's College, Oxford University. There, she earned a degree in botany, which is the study of plants. She also completed a D.Phil., which is a high-level university degree, similar to a PhD.
Career and Art Collection
Shirley Sherwood is best known for collecting and writing books about botanical illustrations. These are detailed and accurate drawings of plants. She has helped many people become interested in this beautiful art form again.
In 2008, a special art gallery was opened at Kew Gardens in London. It is called The Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art. This gallery was the first in the world to be completely dedicated to botanical art. It shows many of the amazing plant drawings that Shirley has collected.
Shirley is also a vice-president of the Nature in Art Trust. This organization helps people connect with nature through art.
Awards and Recognition
In 2012, Shirley Sherwood received a special award from the British government. She was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). This award was given to her for her great contributions to botanical art.
Personal Life
In 1977, Shirley married a businessman named James Sherwood. She has two sons, Simon and Charles, from a previous marriage. They both took their stepfather's last name.
See Also
- Florilegium
