Publisher's Synopsis
A stunning scrapbook of the fascinating history of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
'Hello Kew is a compilation of words and pictures that celebrates the long history of souvenir guidebooks at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and through them recreates the experience of visiting Kew through the ages. This beautifully curated album includes fascinating cuttings, charming pictures, and intriguing stories. It allows readers to time-travel through Kew's ancient landscape, glimpsing history and discovering the Gardens. It is a keepsake from the past, a souvenir from a trip to a time before ours, a book that celebrates the glory of Kew. Packed full of fantastic archival imagery, including photographs, guidebooks, maps, postcards, ticket stubs and more, this beautiful gift book offers an in-depth view of the history of Kew.
