Botanical gardens

NOTES: Part of this glasshouse originally formed a conservatory constructed by the inventor and engineer, John Kibble, at his home at Coulport, Loch Long in 1865. It was dismantled in 1872 and transported to the Botanic Gardens where it was re-assembled and enlarged.

NOTES: The Oxford University Botanic or Physic Garden was founded by Henry Danvers, Earl of Danby, on this site in 1621. Its three gateways were built by Nicholas Stone in 1632-1633.

NOTES: This gallery displays the work of the Victorian artist and naturist Marianne North (1830-1890) who travelled the world from 1871 recording its flora with her paintbrush. It is the only permanent solo exhibition by a female artist in Britain. The gallery was restored in 2008-2009.

NOTES: The Barbican Centre is located in the heart of the Barbican complex and comprises: a concert hall, two theatres, an art gallery, three cinemas, 2 exhibition halls, conference suites, the conservatory, and various restaurants and refreshment facilities. The Guildhall School of Music and the Barbican Library lie adjacent and are accessible from the centre.

NOTES: The Barbican Centre is located in the heart of the Barbican complex and comprises: a concert hall, two theatres, an art gallery, three cinemas, 2 exhibition halls, conference suites, the conservatory, and various restaurants and refreshment facilities. The Guildhall School of Music and the Barbican Library lie adjacent and are accessible from the centre.

NOTES: Construction of the Temple of Peace began in 1763 but the building was never completed.