Brief Description
The summerhouse in Cowper's Garden was restored in 1994.
History
The gardens belonged to and were managed by the poet William Cowper who was a keen gardener. The house which was once referred to as Orchard Side, is now Cowper and Newton Museum.
Visitor Facilities
Website : http://www.cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk/- Features
Summerhouse
- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
Website : http://www.cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk/Directions
http://www.cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk/
- Authorities
Civil Parish
- Olney
- History
Period
- 18th Century
- Late 18th Century
- References
References
- Smith, N, {Historic Parks and Gardens Register Review (Buckinghamshire Stage 1)} (Aylesbury: Buckinghamshire County Museum Archaeological Service, 1998)Gardens Register Review (Buckinghamshire) (Stage 1)