Topiary Chess Set, Hever Castle 1978
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This authentic 1970s colour photograph, captured in 1978, features the famous giant topiary chess set located in the award-winning gardens of Hever Castle, Kent. The archival image documents a section of the 125-acre estate, showcasing the meticulously maintained yew hedges which were originally planted in 1904 and trained into the shapes of traditional chess pieces. The tall, architectural greenery forms a dramatic backdrop to the formal garden layout, which includes a central white stone ornamental urn decorated with classical figures. In the foreground, neatly edged cruciform flower beds are filled with vibrant pink geraniums, set within a lush green lawn. The scene reflects the Edwardian garden design implemented by William Waldorf Astor, preserving the tranquil and artistic atmosphere of this historic childhood home of Anne Boleyn. This factual record captures the horticultural excellence and grand scale of the Hever Castle gardens during the late 1970s.
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