H. Avray Tipping (1855-1933) Study Day

High Glanau Manor, Monmouthshire

Saturday,14th June 2008

In the early 20th century Henry Avray Tipping was one of the most respected authorities on the history, architecture and gardens of English houses. He  was the Architectural Editor of Country Life from 1907 until his death in 1933. His  articles on country houses and gardens  became the magazine’s most important feature. As well as an architectural historian and garden designer, writer on woodcarving, oak furniture, china and silver, he was also an expert on politics, social reform, a fine actor and even an accomplished cook. He worked alongside Gertrude Jekyll from whom he drew inspiration for his own gardens.  His works include the walled gardens at Chequers, Mathern Palace and Wyndcliffe Court.  He also advised on the gardens at Dartington Hall, Gregynog and Clytha Park.

HIGH GLANAU MANOR is Tipping’s last Monmouthshire home. It is an important Arts & Crafts house set in 12 acres of gardens designed by H. Avray Tipping. The gardens are currently being restored to their former glory, retaining many original features including formal terraces, octagonal pool, glass house and pergola, and reinstating the 100 feet long double herbaceous borders.  The house and terraces have  spectacular views over the woodland gardens towards the Brecon Beacons.

The SPEAKERS for the Study Day include

ELIZABETH WHITTLE. Inspector of Park and Gardens for CADW, who will speak on Tipping’s Monmouthshire Gardens

ROBIN WHALLEY. Garden Historian, and Lecturer at the Universities of Bristol and Cardiff, who will speak on Tipping’s work at Country Life and his friendship with Harold Peto

HELENA GERRISH. Owner of High Glanau Manor and Gardener, who will speak on Tipping’s Life and Achievements.

The Study Day will be held in the Oak Room at High Glanau Manor, starting at 10.30 a.m. and include a delicious lunch with wine,and  a tour of the gardens and will finish at approx 4 p.m. with tea.  There is an option to visit the garden at Wyndcliffe Court after this.

The cost of the Study Day is £20 (£18 concessions)

HIGH GLANAU MANOR is situated on the B4293 between Monmouth and Chepstow, approximately one mile from Trelleck.  From the Monmouth direction on the A40, turn left immediately before the tunnel on to the B4293, keeping left uphill for 4 miles and turn right into a lane marked Private Road opposite the Five Trees Carp Fishery.  Enter the first brick pillars you reach.  From the M4 Chepstow direction, drive through the village of Trelleck and we are one mile passed the village, approximately 150 yards from the Whitebrook turn.  Turn into the Private Road on left, immediately before the Carp Fishery.

If you have any special dietary requirements please telephone in advance.

Overnight accommodation can be arranged at the Crown at Whitebrook www.crownatwhitebrook.co.uk

Further details from: Helena Gerrish, High Glanau Manor, Lydart, Monmouth NP25 4AD.

Telephone 01600 860 005 or e.mail helenagerrish@hotmail.co.uk