BLENHEIM Palace celebrated the man responsible for its magnificent surroundings as it launched an exhibition to mark the 300th anniversary of Lancelot 'Capability' Brown's birth.
The gardener changed the face of 18th century England by designing country estates and mansions, moving hills and creating flowing lakes and rivers.
The Woodstock palace benefited from his handiwork from 1763 to 1774 and the exhibition, which started on Saturday and will run until May 2, features photography, drawings, equipment, costumes and stitched textiles showing how he created the masterpiece.
Visitors also had the opportunity to meet historic garden expert Michael Brown in the role of a 'gardener from Brown's time', a feature which will return on Saturday and Sunday.
The exhibition at the stately home features work by local contemporary painters including Tim Scott Bolton's interpretation of Brown's vision, and work by Charles Neal.
The exhibition is hosted in partnership with The Embroiderers Guild and features hand-made pieces made by some of its members.
For further information visit blenheimpalace.com
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