Unearthed: The Power of Gardening

We are delighted to be hosting a taster of the Unearthed Exhibition exploring the transformative power of gardening and opening at the British Library’s St Pancras site in May 2025.

Gardening is so much more than the nation’s favourite pastime. Tracing personal stories alongside global histories, Unearthed celebrates gardening as a force for creativity, resilience and connection. From the people who have fought for the right and space to garden to the stories of the plants we use for food and medicine, discover how gardening has shaped our lives, our communities, and our planet.

Browse a host of fabulous books inspired by gardening. We have everything from how to create a garden paradise, to stories with a gardening theme and there are lots of books for children too! Follow the link here to browse the collection.

Alongside the Unearthed Exhibition we have gathered items from Nottingham Archives' collections to create three new exhibition panels to reflect the gardening theme in Nottinghamshire.  Explore a fascinating local history journey that takes you from landscaping on a grand scale and the walled kitchen walled gardens of big houses, to the suburban oasis of a family garden - and the self sufficiency that is offered by a veg plot.

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