Todd Longstaffe-Gowan, a landscape architect and historian, reveals some obscure and eccentric English garden-makers who created intensely personal and idiosyncratic gardens between the early seventeenth and early twentieth centuries. Working from his newly published book English Garden Eccentrics (Mellon/Yale, 2022) he regales the audience with tales of miniature mountains, excavated caves, assembled architectural fragments and fossils, and displayed exotic animals. More than curiosities, these gardens were a form of autobiography and expressed the singularity of the characters behind them.
Launched in 2018 in Berkshire County, Zeitcaster is an online platform that centralizes local event listings to foster community connections, helping residents and tourists discover public outings while boosting visibility for venues, organizations, and historic sites. Our calendar features a range of cultural, recreational, and family-friendly events to cater to diverse lifestyles. Designed for both venue operators and attendees, Zeitcaster supports tourism, economic growth, and civic pride—helping great events find the audiences they deserve. At a time when human connection matters more than ever, we make it simple for locals to uncover hidden gems and for visitors to authentically experience vibrant communities, promoting civic engagement and shared experiences for kids, parents, and friends alike.
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