Lancashire Evening Post - 17^th February 2003 (Circulation:  48,000)

My research into the lives and work of James Pulham and Son revealed that the firm had been involved in the construction of three of Preston's magnificent parks during the mid-19^th century, and my enquiries of the Preston libraries and archives was taken up by the local authority as evidence of the parks' historical importance in their bid to secure funding for their restoration.   This was reported by the Lancashire Evening Post in February 2003 in a well-balanced article that also included a brief background to the firm's history.

Friends of Mesnes Park Newsletter, Winter 2002(Circulation:  250)

While researching Pulham's work in the Preston parks, I received a call from the Friends of Mesnes Park, in Wigan. They wondered whether a major rockwork construction in Mesnes Park - including a once-magnificent waterfall - might have been anything to do with the firm, and an examination of some photographs they sent me left me in no doubt at all that they were genuine. My conclusions helped them to secure the grant that helped them to undertake a restoration programme.

a) Truly, Madly, Deeply

The Times 'Weekend Review' - 8^th January 2005  (Circulation:  750,000)

The 'Gardening Section' of The Times Weekend Review contained an article by regular Gardening Correspondent Stephen Anderton on the wonderful 'Hidden Gardens of Dewstow,' together with some photographs by Charles Hawes.   It also included a mention of this website, which helped considerably to stimulate the number of visitors that come this way.  

b) Step Back in Time to a Garden Full of Fantasy

      South Wales Argus - 11th May 2005       (Circulation:  31,000)

You just can't get away from the Hidden Gardens of Dewstow - and who would want to!?   The South Wales Argus carried a special feature on the gardens on 11th May 2005, and it is reproduced here.   Not all of the pictures shown here are the same as the ones published, but these are the ones we were told we could use.   We have no complaints - see what you think!

c)  Buried Treasure

      SAGA Magazine  -  August 2005        (Circulation:  1,200,000)

This is another article about the gardens at Dewstow by Stephen Anderton, with photographs by Charles Hawes.   As with the Times article, not all of the pictures shown here are the same as the ones published, but these are the ones we were told we could use.   Once again, we are not complaining.

d)  Digging Deep

     Garden Magazine  -  January 2006         (Circulation:  345,000)

The incredible gardens at Dewstow are becoming a very popular topic with writers and visitors.   This one is written by Anne Wareham, a local garden writer and owner of Weddw House Gardens in Monmouthshire.   The photographs are again taken by eminent garden photographer Charles Hawes.

e)  Treasures from the Deep

     Sunday Times Garden Section  -  April 2007         (Circulation:  1,230,000)

Yet another article about these fabulous gardens - this time by Caroline Donald for the Sunday Times Gardening Section. Dewstow is becoming an increasingly popular touring attraction for Garden lovers and Historians. Visit their website at www.dewstow.com for Visitor information.

a) Disruption Becomes a Thing of the Past for Park -  Conservation and Specialist Work sees Area return to its Undisputed Glory

Kent and East Sussex Courier - 6th September 2004     Circulation:  45,000)

This article was written in September 2004, when the massive restoration project was nearing completion.   It explains some of the changes that will be apparent to future visitors.

b)  Restoration of the Pulhamite and Terracotta Fountain at Dunorlan Park

Glazed Expressions No 53 - Summer 2005       Circulation:  400)

The Dunorlan Fountain is probably the biggest and most ornamental Pulham fountain in existance today.   Its central figure of Hebe stands about 25ft high, and its restoration was a massive undertaking by specialist craftspeople.   This is the fascinating story of its dismantling, restoration and reconstruction.

Seeds of Change

The Times Magazine - 14th April 2007     Circulation:  695,000)

This article was written by The Times Gardening Editor, Anne Gatti, following her visit to Leonardslee Gardens, which houses - among countless other attractions - a wonderful collection of rhododendrons, camellias, magnolias amd azaleas in its unique Pulham rock garden.