A celebration of our esteemed tutors: Dr Audrey Timm

Turn on your TV’s this Saturday and flick to Channel 5 where you’ll catch our very own Dr. Audrey Timm in a new TV series: ‘The History of Buckingham Palace’. She joins Alexander Armstrong as he delves into the rich history of this iconic British monument and the Royals.

Audrey is one of our esteemed tutors who specialises in garden conservation and teaches the course: ‘Conservation of Historic Gardens’. A renowned expert with international experience in ornamental horticulture, she walks us through the majestic gardens of Buckingham Palace, discussing their rich histories and the important roles the gardens have played over the years. From the beautiful designs to the incredible parties they held, Audrey shares her knowledge and enthusiasm for the importance of conserving these rich historic landmarks.

If you’re interested in learning more about the ‘Conservation of Historic Gardens’, we urge you to check out Dr Audrey’s course on our website. She goes into great detail about why conservation is relevant to you, locally and globally, and learn how to research a site, using formal and informal sources.

By the end of the course, you will have an understanding of the many layers of significance of historic gardens around the world and the value that conserving these has to us, and future generations.

Audrey features in episodes 2 and 3 of the series, so tune in to Channel 5 this Saturday from 9pm to catch Audrey in episode 2 of this new, exciting programme!