Lindley Library
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The Lindley Library in London is the largest horticultural library in the world. It is within the headquarters of the Royal Horticultural Society.
80 Vincent Square
William T. Stearn
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William Thomas Stearn was a British botanist. Born in Cambridge in 1911, he was largely self-educated and developed an early interest in books and natural history. His initial work experience was at a
Lindley Library
…first librarian was W. T. Thiselton-Dyer (1871–1875), later Director at Kew, followed by W. B. Hemsley (1875–1878). Amongst other notable librarians was William Thomas Stearn (1933–1952), who succeeded H. R. Hutchinson. More recently were Peter Stageman (1957) and Dr Brent Elliott, who was librarian (1982–2007), and subsequently…
W. T. Stearn, 1974
Springfield Road, Cambridge, looking north. No. 37 is the last house on the left.
Cambridge High School for Boys 1900
1 Trinity Street, Site of Bowes & Bowes, now Cambridge University Press