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Landscape architect John Towndrow from Ontario saw FOLAR’s celebration of Brian Clouston and contacted us to say that he had also worked with Brian Clouston. We invited him to tell us more about his experience. This is what he sent us …   

When John Towndrow mentioned he was born in Reading (home of The MERL) we got even more excited and we invited John to tell us a bit more about his life as a child in England and before immigration.

Hal has always offered us a compass of wisdom, generosity, and diplomacy. He believed that landscapes are not only cultural treasures but also tools for reconciliation, and that diversity is a strength to be embraced. His vision, his humanity, and his courage will continue to inspire us all.

It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of David George Wassell on 05th April 2024 at the age of 83. David was the Chief Landscape Architect for Telford Development Corporation from 1969 until the Development Corporation closed down in 1991.

Designed for Play: Dr Jon Winder considers the convoluted history of the children’s playground, the people involved and the places to look for source materials.

We invited Gillian Darley to write something about her interview for the post of director of the Landscape Foundation, and also about the work with which this organisation was involved.

Hal Moggridge explains how he has worked with, helped to create and is still using material in the landscape archive. Filmed by Kenan Ali.

Celebrating the 90th birthdays of Dame Sylvia Crowe DBE PPILA and Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Kt CBE RA FRIBA PPILA FRTPI. John Medhurst has shared with FOLAR his invitation, a glittering guest list and his table plan for this dinner.

Prompted by the accounts by Roderick Edwards and Francesco Vio of work with John Whalley, we were intrigued to find out more about the projects in France and how John and his team from DL+P worked with Allain Provost,