Flower Fairies: Botanical Magic at The Garden Museum

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.