The flowers fairies and the elves first emerged from the
imagination of Cicely Mary Barker in 1918. Since then, it has captivated people
all over the world.
Fall in love again with these magical creatures in the
play set at the Garden Museum in London.
This beautiful setting is in London’s
South Bank, at the Lambeth Palace
Road. This is just about 20 minutes away via the public transport when
staying at hotels near Covent Garden London United
Kingdom.
This exhibition is based on the popular Cottingley fairy photographs. These
photographs were first published in an article on The Strand by Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle.
Some of the most captivating characters will be on
display at the Garden Museum from 8th
August to 30th September 2018. These characters will be showcased in the
most captivating setting.
Among the most notable pieces in the exhibition are rare
postcards. One such example is the 1918 rare set of Elves and Fairies postcards. The preparatory sketches of the famous
Jack-go-to-Bed at noon, Alder Fairy and White Bindweed Fairy will also be on display.
The exhibition will include all of the original artwork
from the 8 books of Cicely Mary Barkers Flower
Fairies series. Unseen drawings and sketches of this amazingly talented
artist will also be on display for the first time. Some of the research materials
used by Barker’s in the books will be shown as well. Included will be drawings
from the archive of Frederick Warne, a Penguin Random House imprint.
It is not just the magical, beautiful fairies that are
worth looking at in this exhibit. The drawings also include botanically
accurate drawings of plants, giving the pictures greater appeal. All these
elements make Cicely Mary Barker’s
drawings totally unique and magnificently captivating.
The avid gardener will surely enjoy this exhibit. For
younger visitors, the exhibit will also include an exciting activity. They will
get the chance to dress up as their favorite fairy characters.
Around the bed
and breakfast in Gower Street
you
can find good public transport stations to get to the Garden Museum easily to
see the Flower Fairies.
